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A monk meditating in the lotus position in front of golden Buddhas
Alms giving ceremony in Luang Prabang, Laos.
Unrecognizable monks with alms bowl at the traditional sacred alms-giving ceremony. Local people and tourists put food offerings into Buddhist monks' bowls at Luang Prabang, Laos. Vientiane, Laos.
Luang Prabang, Laos December 31, 2024: Monks walk in procession during the Alms Giving Ceremony at dawn on December 31, 2023, in Luang Prabang, Laos. The traditional ritual, dating back centuries, sees Buddhist monks silently collecting alms of sticky rice and other food offerings from devout locals and visitors. Against the backdrop of ancient temples and cobblestone streets, the serene procession unfolds, embodying the spiritual heritage and cultural richness of Laos. From 5:00 am to 6:00 am, experience the timeless elegance and sacred reverence of this cherished tradition.
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Woman exploring buddhist temple in Laos  at sunrise
LUANG PRABANG, LAOS - MARCH 2015 : Indigenous people offer alms to monks with sticky rice in the early morning in Luang Prabang, Laos. March 18, 2015
Residents of this ancient town wakes up before dawn to prepare for the daily Alms giving ceremony  for the hundreds of monks from the 35 temples of Luang Prabang.
Buddhist monks during Sai Bat or Tak Bat, the traditional morning alms giving ceremony in Luang Prabang, Laos
Vang Vieng, Laos - March 2, 2020: A group of monks chant prayers as a woman prays before them after offering alms at dawn, in a local custom called \
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Buddhist monks celebrate Vesak, also called Vixakha Bouxa festival, in Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham temple Luang Prabang Laos. This festivity commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha.
Monks lined up for alms in Luang Prabang, Laos
Close-up of Buddhist monks and novices morning prayer chanting in the temple on Uposatha Day. Chiang Rai, Thailand.
Luang Prabang, Laos. \nThe entire ancient city of Luang Prabang is a World Heritage Site. \nAlms giving in Luang Prabang has been around for hundreds of years.\nEvery morning, barefoot monks in saffron robes walk the streets to receive alms from local residents.\nSince temples in Laos do not open for cooking, the monks' daily food comes from people's alms, which is a sacred and solemn act in Lao people's mind.\nThese are real scenes every morning, not performances.
Bangkok, Thailand - November 12, 2012: Four male monks sit and meditate in a Buddhist Temple in Bangkok, Thailand.  Surprisingly these lifelike monks are actually waxwork replicas of people. Their lifelikeness often makes people feel uneasy as they try and figure out how they sit so still. This black and white image makes the image seem timeless as if it could have been taken decades ago.
Buddhism monks entering temple in Thailand
Luang Prabang, Laos - March 21th 2023: Monks in their orange robes are a common sight in the former capital of Laos
Monks pilgrimage in the forest, keeping the precepts, Religious concept.
Photo taken in Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Luang Prabang, Laos - November 5, 2011: Monks go out with alms bowl to receive food in the morning at Luang Prabang, Laos.
Monks with alms bowl at the traditional sacred alms-giving ceremony. Local people and tourists put food offerings into Buddhist monks' bowls at Luang Prabang, Laos. Vientiane, Laos - March 04, 2023.
Serene woman exploring Laotian buddhist temple in Vientien
Thai Buddhist monks wai-ing in respect of the Lord Buddha at a Buddhist temple during a Buddhist ceremony in Thailand. Selective focus on the hands in the foreground. Good copy space on the right of the image.
Luang Prabang, Laos - January 27, 2023 - Lao Buddhism is a unique version of Theravada Buddhism and is at the basis of ethnic Lao culture. Buddhism in Laos is often closely tied to animist beliefs and belief in ancestral spirits, particularly in rural areas
A close-up view of the two monks holding their hands unobtrusively for the ordination ceremony inside the church, common in Thai Buddhism.
Luang Prabang, Laos. \nThe entire ancient city of Luang Prabang is a World Heritage Site. \nAlms giving in Luang Prabang has been around for hundreds of years.\nEvery morning, barefoot monks in saffron robes walk the streets to receive alms from local residents.\nSince temples in Laos do not open for cooking, the monks' daily food comes from people's alms, which is a sacred and solemn act in Lao people's mind.\nThese are real scenes every morning, not performances.
Luang Prabang, Laos - November 22, 2010: Barefoot Buddhist Monks collecting alms in the street from kneeling merit makers
Monks walk in harmony and practice the dharma at Wat Phra Pathom Chedi. Nakhon Pathom Province, Thailand
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