Facts about Parinirvana Day:
The word ‘Nirvana’ means ‘to extinguish’, such as extinguishing the flame of a candle.
It’s a traditional day for pilgrimmage. Pilgrims may visit a number of shrines or temples as part of their celebration.
Nirvana is the ultimate aim for a Buddhist.
Meditation on Parinirvana Day is often focused on reading the Nirvana Sutra, which covers the Buddha’s last days on Earth
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