仏涅槃忌ぶつねはんき

noun

Buddhist memorial service for Buddha's death

Originally held on the 15th day of the 2nd lunar month, now commonly observed on the 15th of the 3rd month. Also known as 涅槃会.

See also: 涅槃会

• 仏ぶつ涅ね槃はん忌きには、多おおくの寺じ院いんで法ほう要ようが営いとなまれる。

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