In Korea, despite the country not having a state religion, Buddha’s Birthday is observed as a public holiday. But how did the ...

Singer-actor Lee Seung-gi (R) poses for a photo with Ven. Jinwoo, chief of the Jogye Order, South Korea's largest Buddhist ...

A child makes a lotus lantern at an event held near Jogye Temple in Seoul on Sunday, as Buddhists nationwide prepare to ...

In celebration of Buddha’s Birthday, the Seoul Museum of Craft Art (SeMoCA) is presenting South Korea’s first and largest ...

Buddha's Birthday, Christmas may soon be part of Korea's alternative holiday system Korean truth commission halts probe into ...

A Buddhist pours water on a statue of Buddha to celebrate Buddha's birthday at the Jogye temple in downtown Seoul, South ...

Giant lanterns are moved in a parade during the Yeon Deung Hoe, or Lotus Lantern Festival, ahead of the Buddha's birthday on May 5, in downtown Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, April 26, 2025.

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Thousands of Buddhist believers ... Cheonggye stream featuring paper lanterns. On May 5th, Buddha’s birthday, many Buddhists will visit temples to attend ceremonies ...

Thousands of Buddhist believers and festival-goers filled downtown Seoul for Yeon Deung Hoe, or the Lotus Lantern Festival.