![Photo: Alms Giving on Don Khong Island, Laos]()
by Jonathan Look | Oct 8, 2014 | Adventure, Buddhism, Laos, People, Photography, Travel
Ever since my retirement travel adventures have brought me to Southeast Asia I have been fascinated by the Buddhist practice of Alms Giving. This scene took place early one morning on the island of Don Khong, in the 4,000 Islands areas of Southern Laos. I love the way...
![Photo: Alms Giving on Don Khong Island, Laos]()
by Jonathan Look | Sep 19, 2014 | Adventure, Buddhism, Laos, People, Photography, Travel
The giving of alms or alms giving (offering food to monks) is a morning ritual in Theravada Buddhist countries especially Laos and Thailand. The first Buddhist monks were homeless sojourners who begged for all their food – their only possessions being an alms...
