#takbat

All about Tak Bat today. Slightly over touristy - no fault of the monks - but still quite special, particularly when we found a quiet spot.

Por más días como el hoy!!!!! Amanecer a las 6 para ver a los monjes y su ceremonia de entrega de limosnas, también llamada #Takbat. Alquilar una moto, recorrer kms y descubrir rincones como las cascadas de Tad Kouang, donde nos dimos un increíble baño. Por haber, hubo hasta pinchazo de rueda (pero tranquilos... podéis ver en el direct que hubo rápida solución). Mañana nuevo destino.... Nos vamos a Nong Khiaw. #Laos #zapatillasporelmundo (en Luang Prabang) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsQITeRBeSB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=b3eszirxsk4q

My last Best of 2018 is Luang Prabang, Laos! These photos are from the Tak Bat, which is a morning ritual that happens daily, without exception. The locals make food --- mostly high quality sticky rice, biscuits and fruit --- to feed the estimated 1,600 monks who live in this lovely little town. The practice is very sacred to the Buddhists, who believe that the practice of giving alms is their duty and will gain them goodwill. It's an incredible sight to see, and unfortunately has drawn the attention of many tourists who are not aware of how to show respect during the process. There are several rules that should be followed and it's asked that people not participate unless the ceremony has actual spiritual meaning for them. Photography is acceptable but at a distance and without flash (which makes capturing great photos almost impossible because it takes place mostly before sunrise). I posted last year about the my experience and the rules of participation in Tak Bat which you can find here #FradonoinLuangPrabang. I really enjoyed my time in Laos overall, and would highly recommend it for anyone looking to get a little bit off the beaten path of mainstream tourism in Southeast Asia. We spent a month exploring the country - see more here #FradonoinLaos . . . . . . #TakBat #Buddhism #LuangPrabang #Laos #visitLaos #natgeotravel #responsibletourism #laos🇱🇦 #travelescape #travelguide #tripscouting #beautifulseasia #roamearth #wandermore #travelandlife #voyaged #wonderfuldestinations #TRVLR. #TLpicks #destinationearth #luangprabanglaos #lensbible #unescoworldheritage #unesco #traveldeeper #laostrip #laostourism (at Luang Prabang) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsLQio8l1J4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=d38jc66e8jy6

Takbat Monk , Takbat, River, Thailand🇹🇭, Bangkok Thailand, Alms Giving, Blessings From Above 👍💖, Amphawa At Morning, Amphawa Floating Market, Amphawa Water Market, Amphawa Thailand by SpheRroh on EyeEm

About 67% of the locals in Luang Prabang are Buddhists. Many of the families cannot afford to send their kids to school and so they end up sending their boys to temples. These young men grow up in monkhood usually until the age of 18-20. Afterwards, they leave monkhood to start a life of their own.  However, those who didn't spent time at the monastery see it as their duty to become monks later in life and take time to do it for a couple of weeks up to months.  I did my research before my first sighting of Tak Bat, or alms giving. There is quite a bit of good information. For more please read this article: http://luangprabanglao.com/index.php/temples-monks-luang-prabang/ 🙏🏼 🙏🏻 🙏 #learn about #takbat and #amazingview #Laos  #travelphotography #givingalms #LP #fodorsonthego #silent #TLPicks #traveldeeper #BPMag #buddhism #LuangPrabang #letsgo #theglobewanderer #passionpassport #dametraveler #roamtheplanet #BDTeam #natgeotravel #photography (at Luang Prabang)

A monk watching dog. #clayhausphotography #travelphotography #Laos #luangprabang #buddhism #takbat (at Luang Prabang)

Tak Bat (Almsgiving) in Luang Prabang #LuangPrabang #Laos #SoutheastAsia #Asia #Travel #TravelPhotography #BuddhistMonk #Almsgiving #TakBat #Peaceful #Giving (at Luang Prabang)