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12 MARCH 2009 -- VIENTIANE, LAOS: Buddhist Monks in Vientiane, Laos, go about their "Tak Bat," Lao for "monks morning rounds." The monks collect alms in the form of food from people who line their route. For the monks, it is the only food they get that day, for the people it's a chance to "make merit." Photo By Jack Kurtz

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12 MARCH 2009 -- VIENTIANE, LAOS: Buddhist Monks in Vientiane, Laos, go about their "Tak Bat," Lao for "monks morning rounds." The monks collect alms in the form of food from people who line their route. For the monks, it is the only food they get that day, for the people it's a chance to "make merit." Photo By Jack Kurtz
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