Children becoming Buddhist Monks

May 11, 2015

Children becoming Buddhist Monks

Emma Patti Harris 0 Comment World Buddha, Buddhism, Buddhist monks, Seoul, South Korea

Children attended a “Children Becoming Buddhist Monks” ceremony ahead of Buddha’s birthday at a Chogye temple on May 11, 2015 in Seoul, South Korea. 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 May 25 this year.

: A young novice monk holds his new prayer book after having his head shaved by Buddhist monks during a ceremony entitled ‘Children Becoming Buddhist Monks’, at the Jogye temple in Seoul on May 11, 2015. Following the ceremony the children stay at the temple where they are taught about Buddhism, for two weeks, until Buddha’s birthday on May 25. (AFP Photo/Ed Jones)

: Young novice gather having their heads shaved by Buddhist monks during a ceremony entitled ‘Children Becoming Buddhist Monks’, at the Jogye temple in Seoul on May 11, 2015. Following the ceremony the children stay at the temple where they are taught about Buddhism, for two weeks, until Buddha’s birthday on May 25. (AFP Photo/Ed Jones)

: A child has his head shaved by Buddhist monks during a ceremony entitled ‘Children Becoming Buddhist Monks’, at the Jogye temple in Seoul on May 11, 2015. Following the ceremony the children stay at the temple where they are taught about Buddhism, for two weeks, until Buddha’s birthday on May 25. (AFP Photo/Ed Jones)

: A young novice apprentice monk (C) reacts after having his head shaved by Buddhist monks during a ceremony entitled ‘Children Becoming Buddhist Monks’, at the Jogye temple in Seoul on May 11, 2015. Following the ceremony the children stay at the temple where they are taught about Buddhism, for two weeks, until Buddha’s birthday on May 25. (AFP Photo/Ed Jones)

: A young novice monk holds his new prayer beads after having his head shaved by Buddhist monks during a ceremony entitled ‘Children Becoming Buddhist Monks’, at the Jogye temple in Seoul on May 11, 2015. Following the ceremony the children stay at the temple where they are taught about Buddhism, for two weeks, until Buddha’s birthday on May 25. (AFP Photo/Ed Jones)

: A child rubs his head after a Buddhist monk shaved his hair off during the ‘Children Becoming Buddhist Monks’ ceremony forthcoming buddha’s birthday at a Chogye temple on May 11, 2015 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. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

: Children attend during the ‘Children Becoming Buddhist Monks’ ceremony forthcoming buddha’s birthday at a Chogye temple on May 11, 2015 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. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

: A child attends during the ‘Children Becoming Buddhist Monks’ ceremony forthcoming buddha’s birthday at a Chogye temple on May 11, 2015 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. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

: Buddhist monks pray during the ‘Children Becoming Buddhist Monks’ ceremony forthcoming buddha’s birthday at a Chogye temple on May 11, 2015 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. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

: Children attend the ‘Children Becoming Buddhist Monks’ ceremony forthcoming buddha’s birthday at a Chogye temple on May 11, 2015 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. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

: 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 on May 11, 2015 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. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

: A young novice monk prays after having his head shaved by Buddhist monks during a ceremony entitled ‘Children Becoming Buddhist Monks’, at the Jogye temple in Seoul on May 11, 2015. Following the ceremony the children stay at the temple where they are taught about Buddhism, for two weeks, until Buddha’s birthday on May 25. (AFP Photo/Ed Jones)

: Children are dressed in robes by monks during the ‘Children Becoming Buddhist Monks’ ceremony forthcoming buddha’s birthday at a Chogye temple on May 11, 2015 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. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

: 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 on May 11, 2015 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. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

: A young novice monk (C) is presented with prayer beads after having his head shaved by Buddhist monks during a ceremony entitled ‘Children Becoming Buddhist Monks’, at the Jogye temple in Seoul on May 11, 2015. Following the ceremony the children stay at the temple where they are taught about Buddhism, for two weeks, until Buddha’s birthday on May 25. (AFP Photo/Ed Jones)

: Children attend the ‘Children Becoming Buddhist Monks’ ceremony forthcoming buddha’s birthday at a Chogye temple on May 11, 2015 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. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

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