Pindapata has been practiced since the time of the Buddha and continues today as a living spiritual tradition. In ancient times, laypeople would wake early in the morning to prepare food with care, waiting along the path as monks passed silently with their alms bowls. Today, you can do the same by preparing a simple meal or portion of food, arriving at the designated place and time, and offering it respectfully as the monks walk by. By taking part in this act, you are walking the same path that countless devotees have followed with faith and devotion.