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Buddhist Monastery with Monks Water Blessing: Dive into traditional Cambodian practice
4.2
5 Ratings
Siem Reap Province
Water blessings are a traditional Cambodian practice that date back to ancient times. Before taking the blessing we’ll visit the monastery where the Buddhist monk doing the chanting and learn more about Buddhism in Cambodia.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Siem Reap Province - You’ll be collected from your hotel in Siem Reap and commence your journey to a nearby pagoda. Water blessings are an integral part of Cambodian culture, tracing their origins back to ancient times. Prior to receiving the blessing, we’ll explore the monastery and gain insights into the role of Buddhism in Cambodia from the chanting Buddhist monk.
The initial phase involves the monks reciting chants in unison, bestowing upon you wishes for fortune, safe travels, and longevity, accompanied by a gentle sprinkling of water. The subsequent phase is a more elaborate ceremony where you will be doused with sanctified water from vessels while the monks continue their chants. For this part of the ritual, a sarong/kromar will be provided for you to wear to keep your clothes dry.
To conclude the blessing, your wrist will be decorated with bracelets made of red string, symbolizing the blessing you have received.
What's Included
- Donation to the monk
- Pick up from your hotel
- Transportation with remork or mini-van
- Sarong/Kroma provided
- Local English speaking guide
- Water provided throughout the tour
What's Not Included
- Other personal expense
Additional Information
- The schedule is flexible morning or noon depending on request
Location
Siem Reap Province
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Shaye_m
Aug 21, 2024
Shaye - United States - My experience was wonderful! Chantha was extremely knowledgeable about the history and culture of both Siem Reap and Cambodia at large and spoke great English. He explained each step of the blessing process and its significance and then took me to the floating villages and a local street market, where he explained the importance of different foods and practices of Cambodian people. It was an overall great experience and would recommend it to anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the Cambodian culture with a true local.
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Charles
Nov 22, 2019
Know more about Khmer - Such a great experience during my holiday in Cambodia and get in touch with local people, Buddhist monk specially water blessing one of the most popular way to get luck to Cambodian people. Our guide Sarath is a professional, he know everything related to history, culture and daily life. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Roum-adventure
Apr 8, 2019
Amazing Water Blessing with local guide - A good and worthwhile experience to do if you wanting to explore and learn as much as you can about the Cambodia culture. We learned so much about the history, culture and believing of Khmer peoples. The tour is so much fun with beautiful sunset on the way back. highly recommend this tour to anyone want to learn more about daily life and culture of cambodian.
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B2818gusarahw
Nov 24, 2023
Short afternoon tour - Very pleasant afternoon discovery the monk monastery and water blessing. The best part was tasting typical Cambodian desert and driving a long the Lotus Farm. Very friendly guide who spoke very well English and showed us the very local authentique places.
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Marcela_o
Jul 20, 2024
Unprofessional and unprepared service - Nobody came to pick us up at the hotel so we called the tour provider who was unaware of our tour. Driver came one hour late and took us to the monastery where they were clearly not expecting us; no temple tour, no explanation on Buddhism - blessing ceremony was done in 10 mins. Then he drove us to the lotus cafe that was closing so we couldn’t go in or try the desserts announced in tour description. He then drove us through a road and told us to look at the rice fields and then he would show us a lake; at this point we requested to go to our hotel. Good driver, very cordial, but clearly not a tour guide for this activity.
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