Kathina

This Sunday the 26th of October is Santi’s Kathina Ceremony. Everyone is welcome! Schedule for Kathina 9.00–9.30 Arrivals 9.40–10.40 Orientation Didgeridoo + Welcome to Country 10.40 Lunch Preparations Alms Round 1.00 Katina Ceremony Talk by Nuns about meaning of Katina Blessing Chanting Kathina Offering Requisite Offering Thanks and Gratitude to Supporters 2:30 Tour Around Santi

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Vassa 2014

Santi Forest Monastery is preparing for Vassa, the annual Rains Retreat. During this period the community will mainly focus on meditation practice. The Vassa also known as Rains Retreat or Rainy Season is the traditional time when monastics are encouraged by the Buddhist rules of conduct to stay in one place and dedicate themselves to Read the full article…

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