May 11, 2015 ? South Korea, Seoul : South Korean Child attends 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 14 days. Buddha was born approximately 2,559 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 25 this year.
May 11, 2015 ? South Korea, Seoul : South Korean Child attends 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 14 days. Buddha was born approximately 2,559 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 25 this year. (Ryu Seung-il / Polaris)
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Location: SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
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