Drive-By Birthdays: Now I’ve Heard It All

Of all the frivolous, unnecessary nonsense going on in the world, this takes the cake. Written by William Urbanski. When I recently read the North American headlines that mentioned “drive-bys” … Read More

Buddha’s Birthday

Buddhists around the world are celebrating Buddha’s birthday with traditions dating back over a millennia. What are these traditions, and how can you become a part of it?

Buddha’s Birthday

May 28th afforded 2012’s best opportunity to contemplate the father he’s been, as the lunar calendar declared it once again Buddha’s Birthday (부처님 오신 날, lit. “The day when the Buddha came”), on which he became 2,575 years old. Or possibly 2,636. Unless he’s 3,900.