寝ね仏ぼとけ

noun

reclining Buddha; image of the Buddha entering nirvana

Refers to a statue or depiction of the Buddha lying down, representing his entry into nirvana. Often seen in Buddhist temples. The term 涅槃像 (nehanzō) is a more formal synonym.

See also: 涅槃像

• この寺てらには有ゆう名めいな寝ね仏ぼとけがある。

  This temple has a famous reclining Buddha.

• 寝ね仏ぼとけは涅ね槃はんの場ば面めんを表あらわしている。

  The reclining Buddha represents the scene of nirvana.