Little monks

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Updated On May 13, 2012 10:43 pm IST

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Shaven-headed young boys put their hands together during a service to celebrate Buddha's upcoming birthday at Jogye temple in Seoul, South Korea. They are some of the nine children who entered the temple to have an experience of monks' life for three weeks, called Little Buddha Camp. AP Photo/Lee Jin-man

Updated on May 13, 2012 10:43 pm IST

Shaven-headed young boys put their hands together during a service to celebrate Buddha's upcoming birthday at Jogye temple in Seoul, South Korea. They are some of the nine children who entered the temple to have an experience of monks' life for three weeks, called Little Buddha Camp. AP Photo/Lee Jin-man

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South Korean boys walk in a line after a "Children Becoming Buddhist monks" ceremony at Jogye temple in Seoul. The 9 children will stay at the temple to learn about Buddhism for 20 days ahead of celebrations for Buddha's birthday on May 28 this year. AFP Photo/Jung Yeon-Je

Updated on May 13, 2012 10:43 pm IST

South Korean boys walk in a line after a "Children Becoming Buddhist monks" ceremony at Jogye temple in Seoul. The 9 children will stay at the temple to learn about Buddhism for 20 days ahead of celebrations for Buddha's birthday on May 28 this year. AFP Photo/Jung Yeon-Je

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A South Korean Buddhist monk shaves the head of Hye Oh during a service to celebrate Buddha's upcoming birthday at Jogye temple in Seoul, South Korea. He is one of the nine children who entered the temple to have an experience of monks' life for three weeks, called Little Buddha Camp. AP Photo/Lee Jin-man

Updated on May 13, 2012 10:43 pm IST

A South Korean Buddhist monk shaves the head of Hye Oh during a service to celebrate Buddha's upcoming birthday at Jogye temple in Seoul, South Korea. He is one of the nine children who entered the temple to have an experience of monks' life for three weeks, called Little Buddha Camp. AP Photo/Lee Jin-man

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A South Korean boy gestures during a "Children Becoming Buddhist monks" ceremony at Jogye temple in Seoul on May 13, 2012. The 9 children will stay at the temple to learn about Buddhism for 20 days ahead of celebrations for Buddha's birthday on May 28 this year. AFP Photo/Jung Yeon-Je

Updated on May 13, 2012 10:43 pm IST

A South Korean boy gestures during a "Children Becoming Buddhist monks" ceremony at Jogye temple in Seoul on May 13, 2012. The 9 children will stay at the temple to learn about Buddhism for 20 days ahead of celebrations for Buddha's birthday on May 28 this year. AFP Photo/Jung Yeon-Je

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A novice monk jokes with his friend after they have their heads shaved during an event in honor of upcoming birthday of Buddha at Jogye temple in Seoul. Reuters/Shin Dong-Jun

Updated on May 13, 2012 10:43 pm IST

A novice monk jokes with his friend after they have their heads shaved during an event in honor of upcoming birthday of Buddha at Jogye temple in Seoul. Reuters/Shin Dong-Jun

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Shaven-headed young boys participate at a service to celebrate Buddha's upcoming birthday at Jogye temple in Seoul, South Korea. Nine children entered the temple to have an experience of monks' life for three weeks, called Little Buddha Camp. AP Photo/Lee Jin-man

Updated on May 13, 2012 10:43 pm IST

Shaven-headed young boys participate at a service to celebrate Buddha's upcoming birthday at Jogye temple in Seoul, South Korea. Nine children entered the temple to have an experience of monks' life for three weeks, called Little Buddha Camp. AP Photo/Lee Jin-man

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A South Korean boy cries as he gets his head shaved by a Buddhist monk during a "Children Becoming Buddhist monks" ceremony at Jogye temple in Seoul. The 9 children will stay at the temple to learn about Buddhism for 20 days ahead of celebrations for Buddha's birthday on May 28 this year. AFP Photo/Jung Yeon-Je

Updated on May 13, 2012 10:43 pm IST

A South Korean boy cries as he gets his head shaved by a Buddhist monk during a "Children Becoming Buddhist monks" ceremony at Jogye temple in Seoul. The 9 children will stay at the temple to learn about Buddhism for 20 days ahead of celebrations for Buddha's birthday on May 28 this year. AFP Photo/Jung Yeon-Je

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