The Death of the Buddha

The Death of the Buddha

Created: c. 100-200

Ancient: Gandhara

Material and Techniques: Carved schist

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“This is the moment of Buddha’s death as he passes into mahaparinirvana the final release from the cycle of rebirth. Behind his bed are local princes, grief etched into their faces. A senior disciple with a staff, Mahakashyapa, stands at the foot of the bed.

Immediately below, the Buddha Subhadra, a recent convert, sits meditating.”

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