在琅勃拉邦的第二天清晨，我们就去供僧。供僧对佛教徒来说是一个非常庄严且具有意义的宗教仪式。在还未参加琅勃拉邦的供僧前，请先仔细阅读以下指示，以免亵渎神灵。
Important information on morning alms giving :
The morning monks' alms round ( in Lao: Tak Bat) is a living Buddhist tradition for the people of Luang Prabang which, because of its beauty, has become a major tourist attraction. However, when tourists are unaware of its custome, their inappropriate behaviour can be disruptive. We would like to draw your attention to this religious practice, which has great meaning for the population of Luang Prabang.
How to respect the Tak Bat :
- Observe the ritual in silence, and contribute an offering only if it is meaningful for you and you can do so respectfully.
- Please buy the rice at the local market earlier that morning, rather than from the street vendors along the monks's route.
- If you do not wish to do an offering, please keep an appropriate distance and behave respectfully. Do not get in to the way of the monks' procession or the believers' offering.
- Do not photograph the monks too closely, camera flashes are are very disturbing for both monks and lay people.
- Dress appropriately : shoulder, chest, and legs should be covered.
- Do not make any physical contact with monks.
- Large buses are forbidden within the Luang Prabang World Heritage Site and are extremely disturbing. Do not folllow the procession on a bus, you will stand above the monks, which in Laos is disrespectful.
- Take part in the almsgiving ceremony by pprotecting its dignity and its beauty. The community and the authorities of Luang Prabang thank you in advance for your collaboration.
