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涅槃仏
nehanbutsu
Description
涅槃仏は、横になっているお釈迦様の像です。
A 涅槃仏 is a statue of the Buddha lying down.
お寺で涅槃仏を見ると、とても大きくて静かな気持ちになります。
When you see a 涅槃仏 at a temple, it feels very large and peaceful.
Meanings
涅槃仏nehanbutsu
reclining Buddha statue depicting the Buddha's death
タイで有名な涅槃仏を見に行きました。
I went to see the famous Reclining Buddha in Thailand.
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Notes
- Etymology
涅槃 (nirvana, the Buddha's passing) + 仏 (Buddha), i.e. a statue showing the reclining Buddha.
- Nuance
Also called 寝釈迦 (neshaka); depicts the Buddha lying on his side entering nirvana.
In videos
“まあ、あんな感じの涅槃仏っていうんですか、ああいうのが見れるのは多分ここだけだと思うんで、”
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