Today's Holy-day Art Preview: Nirvāna Day is Feb. 15

NICHIREN SHU BUDDHISM

Nirvana Day

INDIA - During his final preaching tour, Lord Buddha Śākyamuni ate a meal offered by an earnest lay disciple, Chunda and became severely ill. Although he was exhausted, he continued his journey with his disciples and reached Kuśināra (present-day Kushinagar, India). After giving the final instructions to his disciples, Lord Buddha told Ananda to inform the people of Kuśināra that he would pass away during the coming night. He entered Nirvana on February 15. Since then, the Nehan-e (Nirvāna Day Service is held each year to commemorate the Mahāparinirvāna (Great Passing) of Lord Buddha Śākyamuni. [link]