Today is a public holiday in celebration of Buddha's birthday. For many, it's a day to take it easy and relax, to put away the worries of work.
But CitySeen is curious about the origins of the holiday and about the facts surrounding Buddha, father of one of the world's great religions.
So here's a set of fast facts for those seeking to bluff their way through the day, thanks to Buddha.net and other sources.
There are about 300 million Buddhists around the world.
Buddhism originated about 2,500 years ago when Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, gained enlightenment at the age of 35.
Born into a royal family in what is now Nepal, Siddhartha realised at 29 that wealth and luxury don't guarantee happiness. After studying and meditating for six years, he found the path to enlightenment and taught the principles of Buddhism until his death at 80.