Offering Kathina Robes
Oct 24th, 2008 by Steven
The yearly Kathina ceremony is celebrated at the end of the Rains Retreat (Vassa). It is a celebration of the spirit of giving (dana), of generosity and commitment to support the Sangha. An act that gains great merits for oneself, family members and departed loved ones.
Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!
(You can read more about the Kathina ceremony and its origin here, here and here)
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Devotees preparing to offer Kathina robes and requisites to the Sangha <ISO 1600; F/4.5; 1/80 sec>
The venerable monks accepting the robes and requisites from the devotees <ISO-800; F/4.5; 1/80 sec>
The offering of saffron robes and requisites to the Sangha was followed by the receipt of blessings, and dedication and transfer of merits to departed loves ones <ISO 1600; F/6.3; 1/80 sec>