At the break of dawn every morning, a truly captivating phenomenon takes place all across the streets of Luang Prabang. Clad in saffron-tinged robes and with collection bowls strapped around the shoulder, hundreds of monks line up to collect morning alms from local Buddhists. This enlightening ceremony, known as Tak Bat (or Sai Bat), is conducted in total silence as a form of meditation.Just as significant to Tak Bat as the monks are the local almsgivers. It should be noted that offering daily sustenance is not the same as charity, as a westerner would view it – but rather religious dedication. And to the faithful, giving alms is a form of cleansing the soul through spiritual redemption.
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