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Buddhist monks in Bodh Gaya beg for alms to spread universal peace message | Thousands of Buddhists monks converged at Bodh Gaya to beg alms as a mark of promoting and spreading the message of universal peace.
Thousands of Buddhist monks led by the seventeenth Karmapa were seen begging for
food and alms from the commoners in the town. According to the Buddhist monks
the event was performed to revive the age-old tradition of seeking alms, which
was followed by Lord Buddha himself. "Like Lord Buddha begged for alms and food
for his living, we want to revive the age-old tradition. Lord Buddha used to perform
holy rituals and go out begging to make a connection with the common people. So,
we want to follow the footsteps of Lord Buddha," said Bikhu Ananda, a Buddhist
monk. |
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