Ghost Month's History

This month in the Buddhist calendar is linked to the legend of Ananda, Buddha's personal attendant. According to legend, Ananda was in deep meditation when a fiery spirit demanded food for other hungry ghosts or else he would die soon.

According to popular belief, during this month, ancestors will travel with blessings while "lost ghosts" who have no place to call home would wander around bitter and lost. They decide to wish bad luck on live strangers because they lack relatives or feel neglected. As a result, the living trust in prayer and making contributions to uphold compassion.