Remember and honor deceased relatives and friends through music and dance. Taiko performances, folk dancing, food, and Japan relief aid. Make a paper lantern in memory of a loved one. Showing of "Our History: The Next Page" exhibit. This year's festival is dedicated to Japan's disaster victims.
The Story of Obon:
The origin of the Obon Festival is generally ascribed to the Ullambana Sutra. Maudgalyayana, one of the Buddha?s ten foremost disciples, possessed the superhuman feat of being able to perceive things beyond this earthly existence.
With the desire to see how his deceased mother was hungry demons or Pretas and suffering the fate of not being able to eat anything, because the food would turn into fire whenever she brought it to her mouth. Seeing his mother?s plight, Maudgalyayana sought the Buddha?s advice and was told that it was impossible to save his mother through his own power.
He was advised to offer food to the monks after they had finished their rainy season retreat (pravarana). In this manner, not only will his mother be saved, but seven generations of parents will be saved also. Maudgalyayana carried out the injunction of the Buddha and his mother was able to rise from the He was advised to offer food to the monks after they realm of hungry demons. Everybody who saw this became so happy and joyful that they began to dance. This story forms the origin of the Obon Festival. - Event Website
Admission: FREE
Location:
Buddhist Temple of San Diego
2929 Market Street
San Diego, CA 92102
Saturday, July 30 - 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
For more information, please call: (619) 239-0896 or visit www.btsd.net
The Story of Obon:
The origin of the Obon Festival is generally ascribed to the Ullambana Sutra. Maudgalyayana, one of the Buddha?s ten foremost disciples, possessed the superhuman feat of being able to perceive things beyond this earthly existence.
With the desire to see how his deceased mother was hungry demons or Pretas and suffering the fate of not being able to eat anything, because the food would turn into fire whenever she brought it to her mouth. Seeing his mother?s plight, Maudgalyayana sought the Buddha?s advice and was told that it was impossible to save his mother through his own power.
He was advised to offer food to the monks after they had finished their rainy season retreat (pravarana). In this manner, not only will his mother be saved, but seven generations of parents will be saved also. Maudgalyayana carried out the injunction of the Buddha and his mother was able to rise from the He was advised to offer food to the monks after they realm of hungry demons. Everybody who saw this became so happy and joyful that they began to dance. This story forms the origin of the Obon Festival. - Event Website
Admission: FREE
Location:
Buddhist Temple of San Diego
2929 Market Street
San Diego, CA 92102
Saturday, July 30 - 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
For more information, please call: (619) 239-0896 or visit www.btsd.net
