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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.
Alms giving ceremony in Luang Prabang, Laos.
Buddhist monks in a line with vibrant robes collect the morning alms, Thailand
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.
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Close-up of Buddhist monks and novices morning prayer chanting in the temple on Uposatha Day. Chiang Rai, Thailand.
Monks and novices go about their daily routines. Clean the Buddha statue and sweep up the fallen leaves on the floor.
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.
Thai monks  are getting food donations  at  ceremony of Makha Bucha Day in Sangkhla Buri 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. View from behind men
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 \
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.
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.
Monks walk in harmony and practice the dharma at Wat Phra Pathom Chedi. Nakhon Pathom Province, Thailand
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
Monks lined up for alms in Luang Prabang, Laos
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.
Photo taken in Kanchanaburi, Thailand
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 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.
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Monks at a Buddhism Thai temple
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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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