Tourists who have been to Laos should have experienced the culture of giving in the ancient city of Luang Prabang.

In the early morning, when you get up early and rush to the street, you can see the monks coming together from afar. LocalMen, women, and children bring their own delicious dishes: wine, meat, glutinous rice, pastries, and stir fried vegetablesWaiting onThis is a place to give alms for monks to collectively seek alms. In Laos, the practice of becoming a monk is not a single act, nor is it a temple act, but rather a voluntary act of the common people“Send it to your doorstep”.Such a spectacular monk apocalypse is extremely rare in the world.

Laos is a Buddhist country, and the whole country65% of the population believes in Buddhism,Buddhism is also the national religion of Laos.So hereNot only are there many temples, but there are also many monks wearing cassocks, of all ages.

In China,Being a monk means staying away from the world and being isolated from wine and meat. Because Chinese monks believe in the Mahayana religion of Buddhism, its rules and regulations are just like this. In Laos, due to the belief of monks in the Theravada religion, wine and meat can pass through the intestines,The Buddha kept it in his heart.

Monks in Laos are generally respected and have a high social status. People are willing to become monks and believe that becoming a monk is the greatest way to respect the Buddha.

Most men in Laos have been monks since childhood,fiveAround the age of, he was sent to a temple to learn Buddhism, English, French, and other knowledge. IftwentyAt the age of, he was promoted directly to a formal monk without leaving the temple. However, most people will return to the secular world and use their education to find a job.

For a Laotian man, entering a temple is like going to school, it is a process of education and growth. If he has not become a monk, it is simply the greatest regret in life.

There is a rule in Theravada Buddhism that prohibits cooking in temples, and monks can only have breakfast and Chinese food every day,not eat after noontime.monkTo be supported by believers, one must obtain food for the day through karma every morning. The general practice of becoming a monk starts at 6 am and, under the guidance of an elderly monk, walks barefoot out of the temple to receive donations from the believers.And the people here not only respect Buddha but are also very generous,The first bowl of rice every morningDefinitelyWilling to give alms to the monk.This is the magnificent scene of giving that we see.

Moreover,Everyone out“Apocalypse”Monks usually receive the equivalent of RMB per monthA cash income of 250 yuan. If the monthly salary of civil servants in Laos is converted into RMB, it is only 300 yuan. It can be seen that the monks in Laos are still very wealthy.

Today'sLaos, the people“Giving alms”And the monk“Apocalypse”Has become onebeautifulThe tourist scenery. eachAt this point,allMany foreign tourists will record this touching and selfless dedication with their VCRs and shoulder cameras, as a beautiful talk that will be widely spread throughout the world.