Nirvana Day (Buddhism)

On February 15, 2017

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Nirvana Day
Wednesday 15.2.2017 
Religion: Buddhism (Mahayana)

Nirvana Day (or Parinirvana Day) is a Mahayana Buddhist holiday which marks the Buddha’s death. His death is celebrated because his followers believe that by dying, Buddha left the world of physical pain and suffering and achieved enlightenment.