Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Buddha's Birthday

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( Buddha )


Yesterday was Buddha's birthday, and because Avalon shifted our red days so that we could have a four day holiday last weekend, we had to work. This didn't stop JC and I to take in a small cultural experience. We jumped on a bus at 8am and headed down to the fortress where there is a giant gold Buddha statue and a temple. It was really nice to see so many people out showing their respect for Buddha. We also were lucky enough to witness a Buddhist chanting ceremony. It was kind of wonderful.

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( Replica of the no5 treasure in Korea )

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( many lanterns )

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( the temple )

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( JC ringing the bell )

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( JC squatting with an Ajushi )

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( two monks leading the chants )

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( meal time )

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( eating at the foot of the Buddha )

Buddhist Chanting from Spenser Ford on Vimeo.

( chanting )

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