At the end of the rains retreat, known as Vassa (Pali) or Vass (Sinhala) observance by the venerable Maha Sangha ( monks and nuns), the devotees organise a Kathina ceremony to offer new robes known as Katina robe and other needed items known as pirikara for the monks and nuns.  

Christies Beach Sunday 3rd November 10 am
79 Davis Avenue, Christies Beach

Vassa and Kathina for Bhikkhuni Santacari is sponsored this year by Dushantha and Nishani, our thanks to them and appreciation for their excellent meritorious effort.

Every year the Bhikkhus and Bhikkhunis of the Buddhist monastic orders retreat to their monasteries and  viharas for the monsoon season, also known as Vassa or the rain retreat.   Kathina ceremony period is the full month following the Vassa season.