Buddhist Monastery with Monks Water Blessing
Description
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.
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Itinerary
You’ll be picked up at your Siem Reap hotel and begin your trip to the local pagoda. 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. First begins with the monks chanting harmoniously as they wish you good luck, safe travel, and a long life. It is accompanied by a light sprinkling of water. The second is a longer ritual which involves vessels of blessed water being poured over your head while the monks chant. For this ritual, you will be provided with a sarong/ kromar to change into so that your clothing remains dry. At the end of the blessing, your wrist is adorned with red string bracelets that signify the blessing performed.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The schedule is flexible morning or noon depending on request
Reviews(6)
Total tourist trap. Guide had no idea what he was doing. Description doesn’t match trip at all. He lied about many things. All he wanted was to drop us off at high end Cambodian souvenir shop. I told him I didn’t want to go in but he pressured us. It was so uncomfortable. This is a scam. Trying to get money back. 😞😞😞😞
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
Thank you so much for travel with us and please be safe on your holiday
