Group of eight happy novice Buddhist monks sitting around in their temple in Luang Prabang Laos

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In Laos every male becomes a monk at some time in their lives usually just after leaving school and for around three months to complete their education and gain merit but some stay as monks for their whole lives

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Size: 5128px × 3412px
Location: Louang Prabang Laos
Photo credit: © Malcolm McDougall Photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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