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The Buddha reached Nirvana when he died (attained Prinirvana) about 2556 years ago. (counting backwards from 2013). Accordingly, the age of Buddhism (the teachings of the Buddha) is often referred to as '2556' years.

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Buddha became enlightened and reached nirvana after deep meditation under the bodhi and remembering all of his past lives.

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The Buddha entered parinirvana at Kuśinagara

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The dates of his birth, death, and when hereached Enlightenment are unknown. People argue over them.

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