Pindapatha, the practice of collecting alms food, is a tradition as old as Buddhism itself. Dating back to the time of the Buddha, it is not merely a means of sustenance but a profound practice of humility, contentment, and mutual generosity. The word Pindapatha combines Pinda (food) and Patha (bowl), reflecting the simple yet deeply symbolic act of receiving alms.
Ven. Gnanaloka Thero continues this tradition, walking silently on alms round—not for his own benefit, but as an opportunity for laypeople to cultivate generosity and earn merit. This is a lesson he learned as a young monk from his teacher, Ven. Ñāṇavimala Mahāthera, who upheld the practice with unwavering dedication.
In this video, witness the timeless tradition of Pindapatha as Ven. Gnanaloka Thero walks for alms, embodying the spirit of renunciation and the deep interconnection between monastics and lay supporters.