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Thai Buddhist monks receive morning alms at the start of the Buddhist Lent, at Wat Benchamabophit, also known as the Marble Temple, in Bangkok, Thailand, 14 July 2022. The Buddhist Lent or “Khao Pansa” is a three-month long period that begins on the first day after the full moon of the eighth lunar month. During this period, Buddhist monks must remain in one location, typically a monastery or on temple grounds, where they engage in meditation and prayer. Many lay people also choose to give up meats, alcohol, and engage in other ascetic practices during Khao Pansa. (Photo by Diego Azubel/EPA/EFE)
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