1957 Laos Air Mail stamps featuring Buddhist almsgiving designs in perforated and imperforate varieties

Almsgiving on Laos 1957 Air Mail Stamps: A Cultural and Religious Insight

  The 1957 Air Mail stamp series from the Kingdom of Laos offers a fascinating portrayal of Buddhist almsgiving, or Dāna (दान), a central act of humility and connection in Buddhist practice. The standout design in this series, the “Offertory,” depicts monks collecting alms, symbolizing a timeless tradition that bridges the spiritual and the secular. […]

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