Image of Asia: Collecting alms from ferry riders in Myanmar

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May 11, 2016 in News Outlet

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Posted May 11, 2016

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In this photo by Gemunu Amarasinghe, novice Buddhist monks collect alms from passengers on a ferry in Yangon, Myanmar. Close to 89 percent of Myanmar's population are believed to be Theravada Buddhists. Giving alms is a daily ritual that provides food for the monks and is a way for a Buddhist believer to make merit.