including 60 young monks from Myanmar, engaged in an alms procession (Pindapatha Charika). The event was organised with the support of the Vivekaramaya Temple trustee board, Mirihana Buddhist ...

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at the Penang Buddhist Association in Anson Road, George Town. The event saw hundreds of devotees offering alms to the monks including foodstuff such as rice, cereal, fruits and packet drinks.