Lanterns are seen at Donghwa Temple in Daegu to celebrate Buddha's birthday on May 15. Yonhap

A girl and her mother take part in a ceremony celebrating Buddha's birthday at Donghwa Temple in Daegu, May 15. Yonhap

Buddhists flock to Gwaneum Temple, Jeju Island to celebrate Buddha's birthday on May 15. Yonhap

Buddhists line up for a restaurant at lunchtime during the Buddha's birthday celebration at Jogye Temple in Seoul, May 15. Yonhap

Actor Kim Dong-jun receives the "Buddhist of the year" award during the Buddhist's birthday celebration at Jogye Temple in Seoul, May 15. The award was conferred by Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. Yonhap

A ceremony is held to celebrate Buddha's birthday in this photo taken at Baekdam Temple in Inje, Gangwon Province, May 15. Yonhap