concept   alms-giving
culture   Buddhist culture in Southeast Asia
statement   In Buddhist culture in Southeast Asia, alms-giving is a noble practice that supports monks and gains merit.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 alms-giving Buddhism in Southeast Asia Act of generosity and spiritual cultivation, part of Buddhist practice 1
2 alms-giving Buddhist monasteries in Asia Traditional practice of offering food to monks and nuns as a form of generosity 1
3 give daily alms Buddhist culture in Southeast Asia Considered a noble and important practice to gain merit and support the monks or the needy. 1
4 monk's alms round Buddhism in Thailand It is customary for monks to go on alms rounds to receive food and offerings from the community 1