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Scandinavian

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Q: Isn't it sad that China has Saxy Santas for a month, but no Buddhas for his birthday?

Why don't they make a "traditional shopping event" out of Buddhas birthday? Today I saw nothing at all regarding this anniversary, wouldn't have known it by looking at the streets.

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Spiderboenz

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What, you WANT to be over run by sexy Buddhas?

...weirdo

Scandinavian:

"SAXY" not "Sexy".... but some chicks in skanky outfits can improve any occasion. That is why Vegas is better than Macau

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Nessquick

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And I was thinking all the time, that I miss something here. Buddha shopping spree...

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sorrel

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What would you call a holiday celebrating Buddha?

ScotsAlan:

I found this, but it seems to be an advert for Buddhist holidays:

http://buddhism.about.com/od/buddhistholidays/tp/buddhistholidays.htm

Ah wait. A Buddhist holiday is called a Retreat .

No offense to the big man of course. Hope he has a good birthday.

Seriously, I respect all religions, and I have prayed at Buddhist temples many times.

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sorrel:

Happy Retreat to all

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Scandinavian:

Dunno. "Budmas" perhaps... Ohs noes. I seem to have acquired ACDC (Acute Copycat Dysfunctional Condition)

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Mr_Sausage

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Masticating Mohammeds

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