Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c12.s1.11
Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c12.s1.11
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Under the influence of Buddhism, people named this day as “Ghost Festival”. Ullambana Festival originated from Buddhism and observed the Ullambana Sutra. Moreover, the folk “wore Hu masks” on the eighth day of 12th lunar month or acted as Vajra-warriors to dispel diseases. Therefore, Buddhism had an affinity with China’s traditional Laba Festival and Buddhist Vajra-warrior walked into the palace hall of Chinese folk gods.