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Thai girl from village in rural of Thailand offering foods to Buddhist monks who going about with alms bowl to receive food in morning by walking across rice field with palm trees
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.
Alms giving ceremony in Luang Prabang, Laos.
Buddhist monks praying
Colombo, Sri Lanka. 06 febfuary 2023. a large carnival procession with dressed-up elephants and dancers in national costumes
Three Sri Lankan young buddhist monks walking on the beach near Galle, Sri Lanka
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.
Buddhist devotional ceremony in white robes forms procession along unmade street in Polonnaruwa, 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.
Buddhist monks during Sai Bat or Tak Bat, the traditional morning alms giving ceremony in Luang Prabang, Laos
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 monk and Buddhist novice going about with a bowl to receive food in the morning by walking in a row across rice field with palm trees to village
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Colombo, Sri Lanka. 06 febfuary 2023. large carnival festive procession with elephants and dancers in bright national costumes through the streets of Colombo
Buddhist monk and Buddhist novice with good spiritual going about with alms bowl to receive food from people a village in Bangladesh.
Three Sri Lankan young buddhist monks walking on the beach near Galle, Sri Lanka
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka - September 26, 2009: 500 statues of Buddhist monks (Arahants) in Nellikulama Temple walking after Buddha
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
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.
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.
Dambulla, Sri Lanka 10 february 2023. row of Buddhist monk statues adjacent to Golden Temple at Dambulla central Sri Lanka.
Kandy, Sri Lanka - December 11, 2016: Buddhist monks are visiting Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha). They participate in the ceremony of giving gifts to Buddha. The Temple can get crowded as it receives many tourists, pilgrims, and Buddhists monks. Kandy was the last capital of the Sinhalese kings and is a UNESCO world heritage site.
Buddhist monk and Buddhist novice with good spiritual going about with alms bowl to receive food from people a village in Bangladesh.
Colombo, Sri Lanka - February 5, 2020: Buddhist monks walk in a procession in front of the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo
Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, 31 May 2023 : 32 monks carrying out the Thudong tradition from Thailand and Indonesia have arrived at the Liong Hok Bio Temple Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia
Three Sri Lankan young buddhist monks walking on the beach near Galle, Sri Lanka
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil - April 14, 2019: Priests are seen participating in the Palm Sunday procession in the city of Salvador, Bahia.
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Dambulla, Sri Lanka 10 february 2023. row of Buddhist monk statues adjacent to Golden Temple at Dambulla central Sri Lanka.
Buddhist novices in orange robes 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.
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