仏涅槃ぶつねはん

noun

the death of Shakyamuni Buddha; Buddha's passing into nirvana

Buddhist term referring specifically to the historical Buddha's death and entry into final nirvana. Used in religious contexts and temple services.

• 仏ぶつ涅ね槃はんの日ひには、多おおくの寺てらで法ほう要ようが営いとなまれる。

  On the day of Buddha's death, memorial services are held at many temples.

noun

Buddhist service held on the day of Buddha's death

Abbreviation of 仏涅槃忌. Refers to the memorial service itself, originally held on the 15th of the second month, now commonly observed on the 15th of the third month.

See also: 仏涅槃忌

• 来らい月げつの仏ぶつ涅ね槃はんには、檀だん家かが集あつまる。

  For next month's Buddha's death anniversary service, the parishioners will gather.