Not long after the arrival of the blossoms is the appearance of lanterns across the lands, letting us know that the Buddha’s birthday will be celebrated soon.
There isn’t the same intensity as the Christmas Season at home, but the spirit of the event maintains a true authenticity.
Being someone who can use a bit of motivation now and then, it’s a day that always encourages me to keep trying, and not to get too down on myself when I don’t succeed!
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My name is Joseph Bengivenni but I usually go by the moniker Ox Herder online.
I’m a Canadian artist, photographer, and writer who has been living in Korea since 2005. During that time, I developed a deep appreciation for Korea’s mountains and the ‘Sansa’, Mountain Temples, found within them.
In recent years, I’ve focused my efforts on documenting Korea’s official list of traditional temples and hermitages. Of the 991 on the list, I’ve currently visited 560 of them. I consider it my life-long pilgrimage. Follow me here or @oxherder.photography on Instagram as I continue this ongoing journey.
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The lanterns look so festive and uplifting and they must be amazing when they are all lit up.
I like the idea the festival that helps remind us to “keep on trying” in our practice.
The yoga centre here will bring all the Buddhist groups together for a little festival for the Buddha’s birthday.