Part 2 of a series that covers a Thai Jungle Monk's daily routine, so you may want to watch Part 1 first for the sake of continuity.
Jungle Monks in Thailand follow a lot of rules when it comes to eating. Food must be offered by hand from a layperson or "Yohm" and those who have received food can share food with other monks. Most food is consumed by noon although limited types of beverages may be offered and consumed until dawn the next day.
Contrary to common belief, receiving alms or "Bin Tabat" does not involve begging because Monks are not allowed to request anything. Bin Tabat is a ritual that offers yohm/villagers/laypeople the opportunity to donate food, thus increasing their sense of worth, pride in their community and the feeling that they have done something beneficial as they begin a new day.
Offerings are made out of respect for the monastic community which, in Dagwood's experience, causes individual Monks to feel they must uphold the reputation of the temple and be worthy of the alms.
Yohm/lay people at the temple do not sit and eat with Monks but eat what Monks have left over plus other food prepared earlier that morning.
It should be noted that the specific dishes in this video are not necessarily representative of every temple because various temples across Thailand will have a different menu, depending on location and specific food items found in that area. This video is somewhat representative of the food one may encounter at a jungle temple in Northeast Thailand.
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