epaselect epa10131695 Buddhist monks and novices line up for lunch alms at the MahaVihara monastery in Hlegu township, outskirt of Yangon, Myanmar, 21 August 2022. A local charity group and Buddhist devotees donate lunch and Waso robes to the monks who learn and practice the Buddhist teaching at the monastery. During the Buddhist lent, monks meditate, pray, study and teach to other young monks. Monks are required to remain in a particular monastery or temple grounds. The Buddhist lent is observed for three months and this year from 12 July to 10 October. EPA/NYEIN CHAN NAING
