This is a story that shows the pious acts of Jizo Bosatsu, who is said to pour mercy upon all six worlds without prejudice; accordingly, the Hungry Ghosts' Feeding Festival was established as associated with Jizo Bosatsu. |
これは六道全てに隔てなく慈悲を注ぐと言われる地蔵菩薩の功徳を表す説であり、施餓鬼法要と地蔵菩薩は深い関係として成立していった。 |