Connect with the spiritual side of Laos by spending a morning immersed in Buddhist life. Prepare offerings and present them to orange-robed monks in a serene alms donation ceremony. Meet with monks to discuss Buddhism and join them in a guided meditation session at their hillside temple. Join with locals to prepare offerings for the morning’s alms ceremony. Make a khan dok mai, a traditional donation made of marigolds and palm leaves. Once completed, take the offerings to a nearby temple to take part in the alms giving ceremony. This daily ceremony is practiced throughout the country but is best experienced in small villages, such as this one. Buddhists believe that by giving alms to the monks they will receive merit and good karma in return. Observe the locals as they present offerings to orange-clad monks in the early morning light. Then follow their lead and present the khan dok mai to the resident monks.