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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
The final nibbana at the death of an enlightened person, who will not be reborn.
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Paper 1
Revise: Festivals and RetreatsWesak is particularly associated with Theravada Buddhism, while Parinirvana Day is especially associated with Mahayana Buddhism. Customs also vary between communities and countries.
Paper 3
Final nirvana at the death of a fully awakened being, with no further rebirth. Also called parinibbana.
Revise: The Four Noble TruthsAt death, there is no further rebirth. This final nirvana is called parinirvana, or parinibbana. The distinction is between liberation realised while living and the final ending of rebirth at death.
Distinguish the occasions: Wesak commemorates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death; Parinirvana Day focuses on his death and final nibbana.
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