Vesak 2005 - May 28 and 29

Staff and volunteers hang the banners in the Buddha Hall, in preparation for Vesak

The crowd eagerly awaits the telling of the story of the Buddha's birth.

Waking up the Sleeping Sage.

The crowd enjoying the Sleeping Sage's story.

The Sleeping Sage tells a story.

Queen Maya and King Suddhodana waiting for the Sleeping Sage's story.

"Elephront" and "Heffarump" - the elephant team.

The parade on Arnold Park.

The elephant performing some tricks for the crowd.

Roshi enjoying the elephant's antics.

Backstage with the Coming of Age Program participants, before the shadow puppet play.

The opening of the shadow puppet play depicting the Buddha's life.

Sangha kids (and adults) enjoying the parachute at the Buddha Bazaar