Transformation is part of 'Children Become Buddhist Monks' Ceremony at Chogyesa Temple in Seoul. Photo: JEON HEON-KYUN/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock. part 'Children become Buddhist monks' Ceremony at Seoul Chogyesa Temple
Novice monks react after having their heads shaved. shaved heads 
Child monk rubs head Photo: Cheung Sung-jun
Children will stay at the temple to learn about Buddhism for 21 days to see what it's like to live as a monk.
South Korean Buddhists prepare to celebrate the upcoming May 27th of Buddha's birthday.
Nine children entered the temple three weeks before the celebration of Buddha's birthday. Photo: Ahn Young Joon 
The child monks will stay at the temple to study Buddhism for 21 days. Photo: KIM HONG-JI
Only 23% of South Koreans identify as Buddhists, but his birthday, which is celebrated on the eighth day of the fourth month of the lunar calendar, is an annual holiday.
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