'I ONLY asked for a bit off the top'

Astonished kids get heads shaved as they start life as monks ahead of Buddha’s birthday

Children get their heads shaved by Buddhist monks during a service at Seoul's Jogye temple ahead of Buddha's upcoming birthday on May 3

“I ONLY asked for a bit off the top!” — this astonished lad can’t believe his own reflection after having his head shaved.

Eight kids got the extreme haircut as they experienced the life of a Buddhist monk.

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Children gathered in the Jogye temple in Seoul for a special ceremonyCredit: Getty Images

Some children seemed thrilled with their new look while others responded to their hair cut with tears.

The children spend two weeks at the monastery learning about Buddhism and participating in other activities such as football games, according to .

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There is a service where the young boys get their heads shavedCredit: Associated Press
The ceremony is simple called Children becoming Buddhist monksCredit: Getty Images
Not all the children were so thrilled to be receiving hair cutsCredit: EPA
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For some the drastic hair change brought on tearsCredit: AP:Associated Press
But for others it was back to playtime as soon as they were doneCredit: Associated Press
The ceremony kicks off celebrations for Buddah's birthday on May 3 this yearCredit: Getty Images
Despite only a small percentage of South Koreans being Buddhist, the holiday is Nationally celebratedCredit: Getty Images
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The children were given lotus flowers to hold during the celebrationCredit: Getty Images
Other celebrations include lantern festivalsCredit: Getty Images
There are eight children who have entered the temple for this experienceCredit: Getty Images
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