Buddha Shakyamunis entry into perfect Nirvana (Nehan-zu), property of the Stiftung Hamburger Kunstsammlungen, paper, ink, painting, unsigned, painting, Buddhism, death, mourning, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, animals, Buddha, The picture shows the physical death of the Buddha, which leads him into perfect Nirvana (Nehan-zu). Shakyamuni lies surrounded by mourners of all levels of existence. Even nature reacts to his death with wilted leaves and foaming waves. The picture, however, is intended to convey a message of hope to the believer by symbolizing Buddhist salvation.