This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

仏涅槃

Reading

Kana: ぶつねはん
Romaji: butsunehan
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

the death of Shakyamuni Buddha

(Buddhist term)
2

Buddhist service held on the day of Buddha's death (orig. 15th of the 2nd month, now 15th of the 3rd month)

(Buddhist term)
Note: abbreviation
See also: 仏涅槃忌

Kanji

Readings: ブツ、 フツ、 ほとけ
Meanings: Buddha, the dead, France
Readings: ネツ、 デツ、 そ.める
Meaning: black soil
Readings: ハン、 たら.い
Meaning: tub