Also called: Feast of Lanterns. Festival of Lanterns. an annual festival celebrated by Japanese Buddhists
the pre-Buddhist priests of Tibet or one such priest
their religion
< Japanese, originally Urabon < Chinese version of Sanskrit ullambana literally, hanging upside down (a metaphor for the suffering brought on by physical desires)
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“Jon Bon Jovi spoke from stage and told fans he has been battling a sinus infection, which led to the show’s early ending,” the statement continued.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
“As part of the Bon Jovi residency at Madison Square Garden, Jon has said numerous times that it has been a joy to return to live shows for the band.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
I remember walking by Jon Bon Jovi once and then bumping into Scarlett Johansson.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
In nearby Bon Oe village, the quake caused a mosque to collapse onto worshippers gathered for the noon prayer on the last Friday of Ramadan, killing many.
From Barron's ● Mar. 26, 2026
Bon pauses and looks at Henry; now he can see Henry’s face.
From "Absalom, Absalom!" by William Faulkner
Although it hardly comes within the scope of the present study, I may mention that there is also some non-Buddhist literature in Tibet, sometimes described as scriptures of the Bön religion and sometimes as folklore.
From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 by Eliot, Charles, Sir
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