ntionally disrespect such a ritual.
When every pilgrim has given his or her offerings the monks will line up abreast directly across from the largest gathering and chant from Buddhist Dharma and once finished they silently head back to their respective monasteries to begin a day of labor, usually raking leaves is the first thing to show humility for what they have just received.
What Is Buddhist Dharma?
Buddhist Dharma is difficult to define to someone who is a non-Buddhist. Many think it means the teaching of the Buddha and that is true, but it goes much deeper than that. The root of the word comes from ancient Sanskrit and vaguely means “uphold or support natural law.”
For a Christian, it would amount to a priest saying a prayer of faith after being given a gift.
Tak-Bat is a baring of the soul of the Laotian people that anyone can witness or even participate in if they have a good heart.