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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 - July 18, 2015: Luang Prabang, Laos - July 18, 2015: Morning alms in Luang Prabang, known as Tak Bat, is a serene Buddhist ritual. At sunrise, barefoot monks, draped in saffron robes, walk in silence through the streets. \n\nThis photo encapsulates the moment as visitors graciously offer food and beverages to the monks.
Luang Prabang, Laos - March 2019: Dozens of worshippers waiting in line to donate food, often homemade sticky rice, to local monks during a traditional alms giving ceremony. This ceremony takes place in the town of Luang Prabang in Laos, which is known for its large number of Buddhist temples. Every morning, monks from the local temples dress up in bright, orange-coloured robes, and gather along the main road to collect food donations from devout Buddhists.
Detail of the Wat Xieng Thong Temple in Luang Prabang, Laos. This Buddhist temple (\
Kalaw, Myanmar- nov 8, 2012 : in the early hours of the day young Buddhist monks collect the rice offer from the peasants
Two young Buddhist monks posing in an ancient temple, Myanmar
Siem Riep, Cambodia - Oct 9, 2011: Monks have lunch at a temple
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.
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 of Buddhist novice monks carrying their alms bowls for going on almsround in early morning. Luang Prabang, Laos. UNESCO the world heritage town.
Thimphu, Bhutan - October 7: Bhutanese Monks Lunch Break Sitting On Ground Beside Dochula Passon October 7, 2022 in Thimphu, Bhutan.
Luang Prabang, Laos - February 25, 2011: unidentified monks walk to collect alms and offerings on February 25, 2011. This procession is held every day in Luang Prabang in the early morning.
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.
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.
Young Buddhist monks admiring view of ancient temples in Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)
Monks in orange robes collect food donations in the morning. Monks on the streets in the city of Pakse, 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 \
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
Buddhist novices gather at the roadside, near Yala, Sri Lanka, South Asia. Sri Lanka, formerly Ceylon, is a  beautiful warm tropical island off the south eastern coast of India with a rich history of Sinhalese kingdoms and a mixture of faiths including Hindu Buddhist and Tamil as well as Dutch and British colonial influences. It has a wealth of birdlife and wildlife including many endangered wild animals.
Chiangmai, Thailand - May 20, 2023: monks in line to receive food offerings from people in this event.\n\nCeremony of wearing flower bowls to worship Inthakhin pillars (Chiang Mai City Pillar) for the year 2023, a merit-making event that has been inherited for a long time. Chiang Mai people will worship Inthakhin at the end of the 8th month, the 9th month, or between May and June.\n\nThis year, held on May 16-22, 2023 and May 23, 2023, is a merit-making day at Wat Chedi Luang Worawihan. Mueang Chiang Mai District Chiang Mai Province
Singburi Province, Thailand - 26 November 2023: Thai people give alms to monks in the morning at a temple in Sing Buri Province, Thailand.
Young Buddhist monk sitting together and admiring view of ancient temples in Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)
Thimphu, Bhutan - October 7: Bhutanese Monks Lunch Break Sitting On Ground Beside Dochula Passon October 7, 2022 in Thimphu, Bhutan.
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.
Buddhist novices walking through the streets of Luang Prabang. The Alms giving occurs daily in the town even as the sun rises, starting on the main street of Luang Prabang before spreading out to all the side street as the townsfolk makes offerings.
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.
Luang Prabang, Laos-July 22, 2009. Every day very early in the morning, hundreds of monks walk the streets to beg
Row of Thai monks  at  ceremony of Makha Bucha Day in Sangkhla Buri is leaving ceremony  in northwest of Kanchanaburi province of Thailand in early morning close to sunset. People are wearing mostly traditional clothing and are standing in main street leading down to Mon Bridge and lake. People are waiting to give food donations to monks when they pass along street down to bridge. Monks carry cauldrons with food donation
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