[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Dictionary of Pali Proper Names](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937) › v2.c29.549 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c29.549 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c29.549 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c29.549](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.549) When a Buddha dies, his body receives the honours due to a monarch.⁷¹ It is said⁷² that on the night on which a Buddha attains Enlightenment, and on the night during which he dies, the colour of his skin becomes exceedingly bright. At all times, where a Buddha is present, no other light can shine.⁷³ - [Previous: v2.c29.548](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.548) - [Next: v2.c29.550](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.550) - [Up: v2.c29](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.549](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.549) · Pramāṇa