Dear friends of Santi, Again, we would like to invite you to celebrate with us one of the largest events in a Buddhist monastery’s calendar: the Kathina, or robe offering ceremony. Program for Sunday, the 18 th of November: 5:00 am Meditation for early arrivals, followed by 6:00 am chanting and 6:30 am breakfast; Read the full article…
Continue readingDear friends, Joyful greetings to you as the Vassa draws to a close. We are grateful for the opportunity for meditation that we have had during the past few months. Now we turn our thoughts to the preparations for the upcoming Kathina and want to update you on our endeavours. Please click on the link below. Read the full article…
Continue readingKathina is an offering festival held in the last month of the Rains Retreat (Vassa) calender to give the laity an opportunity to support the Sangha in a joyous spirit of generosity. Kathina originally means the frame where cloth is spread to make robes for Buddhist monks & nuns. This comes down as a tradition Read the full article…
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