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The Death of Buddha
Ref: ak-mak-165
When the historical Buddha passed away, only his body died. He himself entered a state of complete enlightenment (nirvana).
This is celebrated in Japan on the fifteenth day of the second month. On that day, the service focuses on a painting like this, in
which the Buddha’s body is surrounded by numerous creatures mourning their teacher’s departure.
Title: The Death of Buddha
Artist:
Date: 1400 - 1600
Medium: gold (metal); ink; dye; silk
Type: painting
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