Nounnirvana; supreme enlightenment · death; death of Buddha

Nounblack; color of sediment in a still pond

NounMahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra; Nirvana Sutra

NounBuddhist service held on the day of Buddha's death (orig. 15th of the 2nd month, now 15th of the 3rd month)

Nounlast snows; snow remaining after the anniversary of Buddha's death