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  • Wat Siphoutthabat, Banging a Gong -   Buddhism  in Laos is a unique version of Theravada Buddhism and is at the very basis of Lao culture. Buddhism in Laos is often closely tied to animist beliefs and belief in ancestral spirits, particularly in rural areas.
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  • Temple School at Wat Siphoutthabat -  Lao Buddhism is a unique version of Theravada Buddhism and is at the basis of Laotian culture. Buddhism in Laos is often closely tied to animistic beliefs as well as ancestral spirits, particularly in rural areas.  Nearlly all Lao young men become novice monks for a short period in their lives as a part of their upbringing and coming-of-age. Many temples in Laos serve as schools, such as this one.
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  • Novice Ringing the Temple Bell -  The type of Buddhism practiced in Laos is a unique version of Theravada Buddhism which is at the basis of Lao culture. Buddhism in Laos is often tied to animist beliefs and in ancestral spirits.  It is usual for most Lao boys to go into a temple for a period of time, usually a month or six weeks at least, before adulthood.
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  • Temple School Novice Monks at Wat Siphoutthabat - Most male Lao youths spend time in a temple or monastery, before becoming adults.   The Buddhism practiced in Laos is of the Theravada tradition,  a  version of Theravada Buddhism and the foundation of Lao culture.
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  • Novice Banging the Temple Bell at Wat Siphoutthabat - Buddhism is the primary religion of Laos. The Buddhism practiced in Laos is of the Theravada tradition. Lao Buddhism is a unique version of Theravada Buddhism and is at the basis of Lao culture. Buddhism in Laos is often closely tied to animist beliefs and belief in ancestral spirits, particularly in rural areas
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