Shakyamuni Buddha Attaining Parinirvana
Central Regions, Tibet or Eastern Tibet
Late 19th to early 20th Century

-This is a springtime scene.

-The Buddha is about to pass out of this world in this image.

-The Buddha is at peace with his departure from the world. The Buddha is joined by fourteen figures. The figures in the front are monks.

-There is a crematorium in the upper right of the image. There are seven offerings as well as monks and malas around the crematorium.

-On the left are eight gold boxes filled with Buddha's relics. There are also five sensory offerings on this table.

-There are three deities in the upper right hand corner who are holding a flask, a banner, and an umbrella. They may be announcing the arrival of Buddha's mother.

-At the bottom of the painting are monks who are sharing Buddhist doctrine with one another.