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Monks receiving and blessing offerings at Pchum Ben

2003 Pchum Ben observance at Wat Willow in Long Beach, CA. Each family brings offerings of food, water, rice, and money to the monks to be blessed. The merit of the offerings is transmitted to the family's ancestors through the monks.
2003 Pchum Ben observance at Wat Willow in Long Beach, CA. Each family brings offerings of food, water, rice, and money to the monks to be blessed. The merit of the offerings is transmitted to the family’s ancestors through the monks.