Buddhist Monks
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 Image courtesy of Bryan Spykerman |
This woman is paying respects to Buddhist monks, perhaps asking for a blessing during an annual event in northern Thailand when offerings are given to the local monastery. They give practical things like buckets of food, soap, toothpaste, etc.
The givers gain merit and the monks who can not handle money or own property
get things they can use. |
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