Fortunately for accidental or deliberate, I always had a good fortune with images of long monks begging for alms. Early in the morning set foot on the land of Laos, despite the luggage heaps throw in front of the hotel, I decided to hug camera along the yellow uniforms in early morning dream. On a flight from Laos flying to Myanmar, my first page was a compilation of images of alms-giving traditions in all countries in Southeast Asia. And in the end - Bagan is so big, not looking but lucky enough to see these images in the magic land of ancient temples.
In the early morning, the monks of Myanmar went to bowls (alms rounds), according to the original Theravada Buddhist monks, who were not called to offer offerings. (Also go to school but only 10 life expectancy) wearing white clothes, just go and knock the signal to let the people know. "Boong, deck ..." - the familiar voice again resounded habits, Htet Htet When the monks arrived, she dropped her sandals, put on a brown cloth on her shoulders, bowed and bowed to the rice bowl ... Unlike in Vietnam, The monks here are "going to bowl" in groups, a line of monks wearing red robes, walking barefoot, holding fans, holding arms and bowls, and bowing silently. Big pot According to the precepts, the monks were only allowed to eat before 12 noon, and the food brought back, in addition to the monks eating, to raise the children. In the monastery "
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