Happy Kathina Day @ Mahindarama Buddhist Temple on 24Oct2010
In Pali “Kathina” literally means unshakeable or immovable. It means the merits accrued in offering Kathina Robe is unshakeable by the other small demerits (except the Five Weighty Kammas), its effect just like the great Earth or Mt. Meru cannot be be shaken by wind.
In Buddhist countries such as Sri Lanka, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia, the annual offering of the Kathina Robe has assumed a great auspicious significance and this religious function receives even the Royal Patronage and favour.
Unlike the other meritorious deeds, the offering of Kathina Robe cannot be performed at any time, but only within 30 days i.e., from the full-moon day of October to the full-moon day of November.
Kathina Robe cannot be accepted by all monks. Only those monks who have received the Higher Ordination and observe the Vas – Rains Retreat for 3 months can accept the robe.
In Pali “Kathina” literally means unshakeable or immovable. It means the merits accrued in offering Kathina Robe is unshakeable by the other small demerits (except the Five Weighty Kammas), its effect just like the great Earth or Mt. Meru cannot be be shaken by wind.
In Buddhist countries such as Sri Lanka, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia, the annual offering of the Kathina Robe has assumed a great auspicious significance and this religious function receives even the Royal Patronage and favour.
Unlike the other meritorious deeds, the offering of Kathina Robe cannot be performed at any time, but only within 30 days i.e., from the full-moon day of October to the full-moon day of November.
Kathina Robe cannot be accepted by all monks. Only those monks who have received the Higher Ordination and observe the Vas – Rains Retreat for 3 months can accept the robe.
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