The Emperor Mingdi of the Eastern Han Dynasty dreamt of a golden man flying over the palace.
东汉明帝梦见一个金人飞行于宫殿之上。
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Emperor Mingdi ordered that a temple be built to house a statue of Buddha and serve as a repository for the scriptures.
汉明帝下令建造一所寺庙供佛雕安身、收藏经书。
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Followers believe that the power of Buddha can dispel darkness. So Emperor Mingdi ordered his subjects to display lighted lanterns, which became the Lantern Festival.