What is the relation between Nirvana and Parinirvana?

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                          The Buddha attained Nirvana at the age of 35. He lived 45 years more after which his Parinirvana occurred. Is it not somewhat contradictory? If Nirvana means the end of rebirth and rebirth means the evolution of consciousness, did the Buddha possess no consciousness during the last 45 years of his life?
                        

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Jul 10, 2015, 05:27 PM
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What is the relation between Nirvana and Parinirvana?

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