Ancestor Day (Ulambana)

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In Buddhism, Ancestor Day (Ulambana), which is a festival that celebrates ancestors' souls visiting the earth, is believed to enable these spirits to visit earth for the next fifteen days.

Here are some ways you can observe this occasion according to Buddhist tradition:

1. Clean and decorate your home and prepare a spot where you can appropriately show respect to your ancestors.
2. Offer food, incense, and flowers to your ancestors.
3. Light candles and recite prayers or mantras.
4. Meditate and reflect on your ancestors' lives and teachings.
5. Perform acts of kindness and charity in honor of your ancestors.
6. Share stories and memories of your ancestors with family and friends.
7. Attend a Buddhist temple or community event to observe Ancestor Day.