Buddhist Community: Time Birthday

buddhist community: Buddha's birthday is very significant for the whole world, Reverend Uttam Barua, the Buddhist monk at Regina's Laos Temple, told CBC Radio's Saskatchewan Weekend, according to CBC. Barua said that from time to time, people need to be reminded of Buddha's teachings of forgiveness, understanding, non-violence and harmony. Buddha yes, the Buddha is turning 2560 and members of the city's Buddhist community are throwing a party. Last year was the first time Buddha's birthday was celebrated in Regina. Govendor, who was born and raised as a Hindu, left home at a young age and considered himself a lost soul. I was still lost' Curious what a birthday party for Buddha would be like Head down to the Orr Centre Sunday evening to find out Facebook/ Buddhist Centre of Regina Krishnasamy Govender, executive director with the Buddhist Centre of Regina, helped Barua organize the event, after the pair launched meditation classes. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.