https://padlet.com/deborahjoh74/zss5r9fjt7tw An ancient Lao tradition en-us 2016-10-27 13:42:59 UTC 2016-11-10 14:46:29 UTC hello@padlet.com deborahjoh74 https://padlet.com/deborahjoh74/zss5r9fjt7tw/wish/133626277 Tak Bat is a daily ceremony is both peaceful and spiritual. Tak Bat is a culture trait to the Monks. During Tak Bat, the people of Laos feed and care for the monks of their local community. The morning procession of monks who walk to collect the offerings.]]> 2016-10-27 14:10:20 UTC https://padlet.com/deborahjoh74/zss5r9fjt7tw/wish/133626277 deborahjoh74 https://padlet.com/deborahjoh74/zss5r9fjt7tw/wish/134118635 2016-10-30 23:54:11 UTC https://padlet.com/deborahjoh74/zss5r9fjt7tw/wish/134118635 deborahjoh74 https://padlet.com/deborahjoh74/zss5r9fjt7tw/wish/134119453 Some Lao officials are considering stopping the tradition because of the deep offense caused by the tourists' behavior. This is being religious and cultural tradition it would be very hard to do. ]]> 2016-10-31 00:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/deborahjoh74/zss5r9fjt7tw/wish/134119453 deborahjoh74 https://padlet.com/deborahjoh74/zss5r9fjt7tw/wish/134119619 The camera flashes are blinding the monks in the dim dawn light. The Tak Bat, also called Sai Bat, is a living Buddhist tradition. It is a key way for monks to maintain their vows and for Buddhist laypeople to practice their faith and gain merit for the afterlife. 
It has also become a tourist attraction. Lack of knowledge and the anonymity of being in a crowd of strangers are the problem. Also at play is the extremely polite and modest Lao culture that considers it unacceptably rude to ask someone directly to change their behavior. And the competing interests of tourism economics always contribute.

]]> 2016-10-31 00:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/deborahjoh74/zss5r9fjt7tw/wish/134119619 deborahjoh74 https://padlet.com/deborahjoh74/zss5r9fjt7tw/wish/134120443 The Tak Bat is a profound expression of generosity, a cardinal virtue for the Lao people, and is a significant source of religious merit for the Buddhist community. It is probably the closest religious interaction between lay people and monks. Whenever it is performed, it is done with a profound sense of beauty and affection, with piety, care, thoughtfulness, and with deep commitment. Some of the worst behavior in Luang Prabang is by group tours and the drivers of their minivans, which are inexplicably allowed into the area during the Tak Bat. Seemingly, the groups are given little instruction on what not to do and there are no consequences for inappropriate behavior.]]> 2016-10-31 00:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/deborahjoh74/zss5r9fjt7tw/wish/134120443 deborahjoh74 https://padlet.com/deborahjoh74/zss5r9fjt7tw/wish/134125214 1. What is Tak Bat and and what do the people do during this time?
2. What is the reason Tak Bak is at risk and why are tourists involved in this?
3. As the tourists are risking the culture trait of Tak Bat, what the popular culture that is causing discomfort to the monks? ]]> 2016-10-31 01:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/deborahjoh74/zss5r9fjt7tw/wish/134125214