Dear friends,
We are inviting you to our Kathina celebration at Samanadipa Monastery, taking place on the 5th of November.
What is Kathina?
Kathina is a significant Buddhist festival that marks the end of the traditional three-month rainy season retreat for monks. During this time, monks stay within their monasteries, dedicating themselves to meditation and study. Kathina is a time for the lay community to come together and make merit by offering cloth and other requisites to the monks. This generous act of giving strengthens the spiritual bond between laypeople and monastic communities.
Event Details:
Date: 5th November
Location: Samanadipa Monastery
The program details:
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Gathering
10:30 AM: Rice Pindapat Ceremony
11:00 AM: Food Offering and Meal
12:45 PM: Gathering in the Hall
1:00 PM: Offering of the Cloth, Brief Address, and Parita Chanting
Come and be a part of this beautiful tradition as we offer our support to the monastic community and share in the joy of giving. It’s a day filled with wholesome activities.
We look forward to your presence, warmth, and generosity on this occasion.