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The Death of Buddha
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
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.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineHet verscheiden van Boeddha. 1400 - 1600. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
