Morning Alms to Buddhist Monks

Theravada Buddhism, established around 2500 years ago, is furthermore dominant in neighbouring Cambodia, Thailand and Burma. It uses Pali as is scriptual language and is regarded as the oldest Buddhist school still spread. Therefore it is considered as a quite conservative form of Buddhism, based on the Pali Canon and its commentaries.

Muang La is a key Buddhist pilgrimage destination in Oudomxay. Here you can find the intriguing Pra Xack Kham Temple with its sacred Buddha image. Along the legend, the 400 years old statue has many supernatural powers. It is called Saymoungkhoune Rattana Stupa. It is widely worshipped among the faithful local and regional Buddhists.