noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
entering Nirvana; death of a holy person
Buddhist term for the passing of a Buddha, high priest, or saint into Nirvana. Used in religious contexts; not for ordinary death.
釈迦は80歳で入滅したと伝えられている。
It is said that Shakyamuni entered Nirvana at the age of 80.
高僧の入滅を悼み、多くの人が集まった。
Many people gathered to mourn the passing of the high priest.