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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
The final passing away of an enlightened being, who will not undergo further rebirth; also called parinirvana.
Used by Edexcel
Specification 2.8 · Paper 2
The final passing of an enlightened being: complete liberation, with no further rebirth. Parinirvana is the Sanskrit form of the term.
Revise: Festivals and RetreatsJapanese Hanamatsuri and Mahayana Parinibbana Day therefore share aspects of Wesak’s meaning without being identical celebrations.
Specification 1.5*, 3.8 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
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Final or complete nibbana at the death of an enlightened being, after which there is no further rebirth. Also called parinirvana.
At the death of an enlightened being there is no further rebirth; this is called parinibbana, or final nibbana. The Buddha’s death is understood in this way.
