I was asked recently about Japanese traditions, particularly the Obon (お盆) dance. While traditionally a festival to honour the deceased, particularly one’s ancestors, this celebration is not originally native to Japan.
The Obon is based on the Ullambana Sutra, one of the earliest Buddhist teachings from Southeast Asia. The Ullambana was taught to one of the [...]
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