Worshippers Around The World Mark Buddha's Birthday

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - MAY 26: A South Korean Buddhist prays to Buddha's statue after a ceremony for the Buddha's birthday at the Chogye temple, on May 26, 2004 in Seoul, South Korea. The ceremony was attended by some 5,000 Buddhists, while major temples across the nation also held similar ceremonies. According to historians Buddha was born roughly 2548 years ago, although the exact date is unknown. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)