Parinirvana

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([P] parinibb€na) In Buddhism, it is the nirvanic state after the death of an enlightened being such as a Buddha. It is spoken of as “nirv€Ša without remains,” and should be distinguished from paranirv€Ša found in theosophical writings which refer to the state during cosmic rest or mah€-pralaya.

See also NIRVšïA; PARANIRVšïA.

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