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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.
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.
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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 \
Photo taken in Louangphabang, Laos
Luang Prabang, Laos - April 9, 2011: The early morning procession of monks, starting at around 05:30: Saffron-robed monks and novices emerge onto the streets with their alms bowls ('bat'). Awaiting them are Lao people who have already taken the time to prepare sticky rice and other foods; they will place a portion in the bowl of each monk who passes by.
Alms giving ceremony in Luang Prabang, Laos.
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Monks lined up for alms in Luang Prabang, Laos
Close of Buddhist novice monks carrying their alms bowls for going on almsround in early morning. Luang Prabang, Laos. UNESCO the world heritage town.
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 - Aprial 28 2019 Buddhist monks collecting alms in Luang Pragang Laos. Every morning the monks walk through the streets of Luang Prabang too collect alms of local residents and tourists of the town.
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 - 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 - March 15th 2023: Monks in their orange robes are a common sight in the former capital of Laos
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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.
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.
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.
Monks, Luang Prabang, Laos
Vientiane, Vientiane, Laos- September 1, 2018: Two young orange robed Buddhist monks sitting in a small temple in Vientiane, Laos.
Vertical of two young monks walk on stair of the temple up to chapel or church to do some activity in early morning.
Buddhist monks gather seated at the temple, 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.
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Monks walk in harmony and practice the dharma at Wat Phra Pathom Chedi. Nakhon Pathom Province, Thailand
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.
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
Vientiane, Laos - Jan 29, 2020. Monk at Buddhist temple in Vientiane. Lao Buddhism is a unique version of Theravada Buddhism and is at the basis of ethnic Lao culture.
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