Korean Dictionary

How to say “Buddha's Birthday” in Korean

부처님 오신 날

bucheonim osin nal

Usage & Context

부처님 오신 날 on the 8th day of the 4th lunar month is a national public holiday in Korea honoring the birth of the Buddha. Korean Buddhist temples celebrate with lantern lighting ceremonies, free meals for visitors, and cultural events. The day reflects Korea's deep Buddhist heritage with thousands of temples across the country.

Example Sentence

부처님 오신 날에 절에 가서 연등을 달았어요.

On Buddha's Birthday I went to a temple and hung a lantern.

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