The annual Kathina Season Festival celebrates the end of the Vassa
At the time of the Buddha the monsoon season was a time when monastic stayed in one place and did not travel. During the month following the end of Vassa, monasteries are allowed to hold a Kathina festival where the supporters provide the monks and nuns with things they need for the coming year.
This year the Kathina season runs from Monday October 30th through until Sunday the 26th of November. Therefore the first day that is practical to hold a Kathina celebration is Sunday 5th November, and the last day is Sunday 26th November.
This year’s major gifts and this year’s festival are sponsored by Iresha and Ravi.
Please join us in offering food and gifts to the Sangha and then share in all of the food together that everone has brought.
During the parade we place the major gifts of trays and with flags and umbrellas we parade from the park along the street to the Vihara. Do join us and join in our little parade.
Kathina at Christies Beach :
Sunday 5th November 10 am
79 Davis Avenue, Christies Beach
Vassa and Kathina at Christies Beach is sponsored this year by Iresha and Ravi
our thanks to them and appreciation for their excellent meritorious effort
Kathina 2023, November 5th, 10 am
Parade : 10.00 am (arrive for 9.30am please)
Puja Chanting: 10.30am
Dana (Lunch): 11 am – 12 pm
Dhamma Talk – after dana
Please contact, Iresha on 0451 909 335
She is coordinating the food and gifts list,
so please let her know what dish of food you will like to bring to share with everyone
Kathina at Crafers :
Sunday 26th November 10 am
8 James street, Crafers
Vassa and Kathina at Christies Beach is sponsored this year by Dr Soori and
our thanks to them and appreciation for their excellent meritorious effort
more details available here on their website
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 rains. This year Vassa runs from 2nd August until the 29th October, 2023. Kathina Season is the full month following the Vassa.
