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SUMMARY:Kathina ceremony 2026
DESCRIPTION:Aranya Sangharama’s second Kathina ceremony will be observed in the presence of respected Luang Por Liem, Ajahn Kevali and other Sangha members. Luang Por will arrive at Sangharama on October 28th (evening) and depart on November 2nd (morning).\n\n\nWhat is Kathina?Each year, after the three-month rains retreat (Vassa), the Buddhist community celebrates Kathina, a tradition of generosity and gratitude. During Vassa, monks and nuns stay in one place, dedicating themselves to meditation, study, and spiritual practice. At the end of this period, lay supporters gather to offer robes and other requisites to the Sangha.\n\n“Kathina” originally referred to a wooden frame for sewing robes. Today, it symbolizes the special offering made to the monastic community—gifts like cloth, food, and medicines, given from the heart.\nCultivating Merit: Kathina is a rare annual opportunity to reflect on the kindness of the monastics who preserve the Buddha’s teachings and for laypeople to join in giving, fostering generosity and merit.\n\n\n\nRegistration:  Please fill this form to plan your visit –  Registration form \nOffering a self-cooked meal to the Sangha: A small-scale cooking facility will be available in the monastery for those registrants who wish to prepare food items, in limited quantities, as offerings to the monks. If you are interested in doing so please fill out the self-cooked meal registration form  ( https://forms.gle/qyWauT7tLDjku9N77 )after reading all the guidelines carefully.\n\n\n29th October (Thursday) to 2 November (Monday)\n\nThursday, 29th October\n\n5.30 am: Morning puja (Guided meditation by Aj. Kevali)\n7.00 am: Breakfast\n8.00 am: Walking meditation (instructions by Bhante Anavajjo)\n9.00 am: Sitting meditation/ Seva (cleaning, plant care etc.)\n10.30 am: Pre-meal ceremonies\n11.00 am: Meal & rest\n1.00 pm: Dhamma Activities / Seva (Setting up for Kathina ceremony)\n5.00 pm: Nampana for monks, tea and snacks for laypeople\n7.00 pm: Evening puja\n\n\n\nFriday, 30th October\n\n5.30 am: Morning puja (Guided meditation by Aj. Kevali)\n7.00 am: Breakfast\n8.00 am: Walking meditation (instructions by Bhante Anavajjo)\n9.00 am: Sitting meditation/ Seva (cleaning, plant care etc.)\n10.30 am: Pre-meal ceremonies\n11.00 am: Meal & rest\n1.00 pm: Trip to Chaneti stupa\n5.00 pm: Nampana for monks, tea and snacks for laypeople\n7.00 pm: Evening puja\n\nSaturday, 31st October (Day before Kathina)\n\n5.30 am: Morning puja (Guided meditation by Aj. Kevali)\n7.00 am: Breakfast\n8.00 am: Walking meditation (instructions by Bhante Anavajjo)\n9.00 am: Sitting meditation/ Seva (cleaning, plant care etc.)\n10.30 am: Pre-meal ceremonies\n11.00 am: Meal & rest\n1.00 pm: Departure to the ancient Adi Badri monastery\n1.45 pm: Sitting meditation and chanting\n2.45 pm: Visit to the museum\n4.30 pm: Nampana for monks, tea and snacks for laypeople\n6.00 pm: Evening puja (Guided meditation by Aj. Kevali)\n7.30 pm: Dhamma talk/ Q&A\n\n \nSun Nov 1st –  Kathina program\n\n5.30 am: Morning puja (Guided meditation by Aj. Kevali)\n7.00 am: Breakfast\n8.00 am: Rice pindapata in the monastery\n9.00 am: All gather in tent for Kathina offering ceremony\n9.30 am: Kathina offering ceremony begins\n10.00 am: Sewing begins, ceremony continues\n11.00 am: Meal & rest\n1.00 pm: Quiz / Activity\n4.30 pm: Nampana for monks, tea and snacks for laypeople\n6.00 pm: Kathina sangakamma (determining the Kathina cloth)\n7.00 pm: Evening puja (Chanting, meditation, Q&A)\n\n\nMonday, 2nd November\n\n6.45 am: Breakfast\n7.30 am: Luang Por Liem’s departure from Sangharama\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration:  Please fill this form to plan your visit –  Registration form\nOffering a self-cooked meal to the Sangha: A small-scale cooking facility will be available in the monastery for those registrants who wish to prepare food items, in limited quantities, as offerings to the monks. If you are interested in doing so please fill out the self-cooked meal registration form  ( https://forms.gle/qyWauT7tLDjku9N77 )after reading all the guidelines carefully.\n\n \n\n\n— Accommodation –  The accommodation at Sangharama monastery is quite basic and will be shared by multiple participants. Given the volume of participants, most guests will be staying in tents with common bathrooms. Any participants who prefer more comfortable facilities are invited to book rooms in nearby hotels. Five hotels are suggested below. Hotel MM is the nearest, and the remaining are in Yamunanagar, about 45 km from the monastery.\nhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1VRwQIHTCmlexToRr6fZIUv0knkTv094IoTey_exPIvw/edit?usp=sharing\n— Meals – Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be available at the monastery.\n— Transportation – Depending on circumstances, AVT may arrange transportation for a return journey from Delhi to Aranya Sangharama (leave from Delhi on 30th October and return to Delhi on 2nd November).\n\n\n\n— Guidelines: Kindly read and follow the guidelines of being at the monastery :\n— Contribution: Those who wish to make offerings/ donation in relation to this important occasion may see details here: Offerings and Donation\n\n \nWe look forward to your presence on this special occasion. \n\n
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