Giving food to monks is not the only way ... While there is no formal assignment of alms routes, monks will often travel through neighborhoods in a regular pattern. Monks get to know the people ...

Dhammakaya Fondation shows monks lining up for alms during the alms-giving ceremony to 30,000 monks organize by the region government of Mandalay affiliated with Dhammakaya Foundation at ...

Most monks in Thailand now buy factory-made goods ... But it also has deep symbolic significance. In Buddhism, giving of alms is the beginning of one's journey to nirvana, the state of perfect ...

In Laos, the Tak Bat (morning alms round ... Buddhist monks and novices walk a designated path to receive offerings from the community, and the acts of giving and receiving bestow blessings ...

GEORGE TOWN: In celebration of the country’s 67th National Day, 67 monks of the Theravada tradition took part in the sacred Pindapata ceremony (traditional alms offering or receiving ...

“It is a good way to start the year as we get to offer alms to the monks. “I found that cash packets are more practical gifts compared with food items,” she said when met at the temple on ...

Experience the serene and spiritual tradition of offering alms to Buddhist monks in the historic city of Sukhothai, Thailand. After this peaceful morning ritual, explore the bustling breakfast ...

Designed to help guests find their perfect peace, the multi-day ‘Luang Prabang Serene Sojourn’ package includes meditation classes with a senior monk, health-conscious meals, alms-giving ...

Giving food to monks is not the only way ... While there is no formal assignment of alms routes, monks will often travel through neighborhoods in a regular pattern. Monks get to know the people ...