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Close of Buddhist novice monks carrying their alms bowls for going on almsround in early morning. Luang Prabang, Laos. UNESCO the world heritage town.
Buddhism Thai monks praying inside the temple
Alms giving ceremony in Luang Prabang, 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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Monks and novices go about their daily routines. Clean the Buddha statue and sweep up the fallen leaves on the floor.
Buddhist monks in a line with vibrant robes collect the morning alms, Thailand
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 \
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 - October 27, 2011: Two women are offering sticky rice to monks doing their morning procession in the streets of Luang Prabang, Laos.
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
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.
Buddhist monks during Sai Bat or Tak Bat, the traditional morning alms giving ceremony in Luang Prabang, Laos
Monks lined up for alms in Luang Prabang, Laos
Vientiane, Vientiane, Laos- September 1, 2018: Two young orange robed Buddhist monks sitting in a small temple in Vientiane, Laos.
Monks, Luang Prabang, Laos
Monks walk in harmony and practice the dharma at Wat Phra Pathom Chedi. Nakhon Pathom Province, Thailand
Sai Bat (morning alms) is a traditional activity in Theravada Buddhism. This activity takes place between the hours of 5-6am each day and involves people placing food and personal care items into the alms bowls of passing monks. It's a silent and sacred ceremony – one that is steeped in tradition. Among the monks are many child and young novices, who also dressed in same orange robes.
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.
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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.
Close-up of Buddhist monks and novices morning prayer chanting in the temple on Uposatha Day. Chiang Rai, Thailand.
Luang Prabang, Laos - March 15th 2023: Monks in their orange robes are a common sight in the former capital of Laos
Traditional morning alms offering to the buddhist monk called Sai Bat or Tak bat in Luang Prabang , Laos
Monks at a Buddhism Thai temple
Vertical of two young monks walk on stair of the temple up to chapel or church to do some activity in early morning.
Bangkok, Thailand - March 18, 2012: Monks are participating in a Mass Alms Giving of 12,600 monks in Central World for the Makha Bucha celebrations in Bangkok, Thailand
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.
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