May 2, 2018-Seoul, South Korea-A child gets his head shaved by a Buddhist monk during the 'Children Becoming Buddhist Monks' ceremony forthcoming buddha's birthday at a Chogye temple in Seoul, South Korea. Children have their hair shaved off during the 'Children Becoming Buddhist Monks' ceremony ahead of buddha's birthday at a Chogye temple. The children will stay at the temple to learn about Buddhism for 20 days. Buddha was born approximately 2,562 years ago, and although the exact date is unknown, Buddha's official birthday is celebrated on the full moon in May in South Korea, which is on Ma


May 2, 2018-Seoul, South Korea-A child gets his head shaved by a Buddhist monk during the 'Children Becoming Buddhist Monks' ceremony forthcoming buddha's birthday at a Chogye temple in Seoul, South Korea. Children have their hair shaved off during the 'Children Becoming Buddhist Monks' ceremony ahead of buddha's birthday at a Chogye temple. The children will stay at the temple to learn about Buddhism for 20 days. Buddha was born approximately 2,562 years ago, and although the exact date is unknown, Buddha's official birthday is celebrated on the full moon in May in South Korea, which is on May 22, 2018.


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Location: SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
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