SFU Multifaith centre

A collage of photos from top left to bottom right: a Buddhist altar, a childhood photo of the author with his father standing in front of two large hanging Vesak lanterns, a string of lanterns hanging outdoors from the overhang of a roof, a Sri Lankan temple surrounded by trees, a Buddhist altar inside a temple, and the Buddhist flag
6 min 0 13

Buddhists celebrate the teachings of Vesak 2,570 years on

Peak Web May 24, 2026

By: Niveja Assalaarachchi, News Writer Vesak is a religious celebration that marks the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana (passing away) of Siddhartha Gautama, the Lord Buddha. The day is regarded as the most important religious day of the year for the nearly 506 million Buddhists around the world. As a Buddhist myself, I regard the date as not only an important reflection of my faith, but an important point of cultural expression as many different cultures who have adopted Buddhism express this day differently.  Though generally held on the first full moon day of May — the interpretation of the date…

Continue reading Read more

Simon Fraser University’s independent student newspaper since 1965.

For advertising inquiries: [email protected]
For promotional inquiries: [email protected]

© The Peak Publications Society

Simon Fraser University’s independent student newspaper since 1965.

For advertising inquiries: [email protected]
For promotional inquiries: [email protected]

© The Peak Publications Society