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Obon Interview with Buddhist Priest Elaine Donlin

When I was growing up, I looked forward to a festival at my Japanese school and local Japanese American Buddhist Church, called Obon. Very simply put, Obon is like the Japanese version of Dia de los Muertos. It’s a time when we celebrate and honor the spirit of our ancestors through dance.

Rituals, InterviewsKristin PosnerJuly 12, 2018obon, japanese american, japanese festival, ancestors, heritage, buddhist churhc, buddhist church, buddhist priest, elaine donlin, san francisco buddhist churchComment