On May 26, decorated with colorful paper lanterns blowing in the wind, Woodstock’s Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple invited hundreds of visitors from around the country to celebrate Vesakha Day, otherwise known as Buddha’s birthday or Buddha Day. In addition to commemorating his birthday, Buddha Day also celebrates Buddha’s initial enlightenment as well as his final […]
By R.M. Brands news@thewoodstockindependent.com 14-year-old Jackson Brimberry, a freshman at Marian Central Catholic High School, worked with publishi…
October 16, 2026


