A Buddhist alternative to the usual Christmas fare.
Music/Lyrics/Singing/Playing/Arranging/Recording: Tom O'Brien
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Don't Forget the Buddha this Christmas
Don't forget to sing a Buddha Song
Get the Buddha nothing for Christmas
Cuz nothing's what he wanted all along
There are Buddhist doctors, firemen
And firewomen, too
There are those who dress in robes
And those who dress like me and you
And they all enjoy a holiday
When love is at its root
They can party with compassion
Mixing merriment with truth
(Chorus)
The Buddha talked of love
Before the Christ was ever born
And December 25th dawned
Just like every other morn
Had a belly just like Santa
But no reindeer or a sleigh
And no jingle bells to guide him
As he traveled on his way
(Chorus)
As he sought the cause of suffering
Through every day and night
Just like a Christmas miracle
He one day saw the light
And he finally found Nirvana
Long before they were a band
And his followers spread peace and love
And joy throughout the land
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