Kathina ceremony 2026
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 29th and depart on November 3rd.
“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.
Cultivating 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.
Registration: Please fill this form to plan your visit – Registration form
Volunteer registration: Those who wish to offer their services as volunteers are requested to arrive 3 days in advance (by 27th October). Kindly fill this volunteer interest form: Volunteer registration form
30th October (Friday) to 2 November (Monday)
Friday, 30th October
- 5.30 am: Morning puja (Guided meditation by Aj. Kevali)
- 7.00 am: Breakfast
- 8.00 am: Walking meditation (instructions by Bhante Anavajjo)
- 9.00 am: Sitting meditation/ Seva (cleaning, plant care etc.)
- 10.30 am: Pre-meal ceremonies
- 11.00 am: Meal & rest
- 1.00 pm: Trip to Chaneti stupa
- 5.00 pm: Nampana for monks, tea and snacks for laypeople
- 7.00 pm: Evening puja
Saturday, 31st October (Day before Kathina)
- 5.30 am: Morning puja (Guided meditation by Aj. Kevali)
- 7.00 am: Breakfast
- 8.00 am: Walking meditation (instructions by Bhante Anavajjo)
- 9.00 am: Sitting meditation/ Seva (cleaning, plant care etc.)
- 10.30 am: Pre-meal ceremonies
- 11.00 am: Meal & rest
- 1.00 pm: Departure to the ancient Adi Badri monastery
- 1.45 pm: Sitting meditation and chanting
- 2.45 pm: Visit to the museum
- 4.30 pm: Nampana for monks, tea and snacks for laypeople
- 6.00 pm: Evening puja (Guided meditation by Aj. Kevali)
- 7.30 pm: Dhamma talk/ Q&A
Sun Nov 1st – Kathina program
- 5.30 am: Morning puja (Guided meditation by Aj. Kevali)
- 7.00 am: Breakfast
- 8.00 am: Rice pindapata in the monastery
- 9.00 am: All gather in tent for Kathina offering ceremony
- 9.30 am: Kathina offering ceremony begins
- 10.00 am: Sewing begins, ceremony continues
- 11.00 am: Meal & rest
- 1.00 pm: Quiz / Activity
- 4.30 pm: Nampana for monks, tea and snacks for laypeople
- 6.00 pm: Kathina sangakamma (determining the Kathina cloth)
- 7.00 pm: Evening puja (Chanting, meditation, Q&A)
Monday, 2nd November
- 5.30 am: Morning puja (Guided meditation by Aj. Kevali)
- 7.00 am: Breakfast
- 8.00 am: Walking meditation (instructions by Bhante Anavajjo)
- 9.00 am: Sitting meditation/ Seva (cleaning, plant care etc.)
- 10.30 am: Pre-meal ceremonies
- 11.00 am: Meal & rest
- 1.00 pm: Quiz/ Activity
- 5.00 pm: Nampana for monks, tea and snacks for laypeople
- 7.00 pm: Evening puja
Tuesday, 3rd November
- 5.30 am: Morning puja (Guided meditation by Aj. Kevali)
- 7.00 am: Breakfast
- 8.00 am: Self-practice meditation
- 9.00 am: Sitting meditation/ Seva (cleaning, plant care etc.)
- 10.30 am: Taking leave and asking for forgiveness in Sala
- 11.00 am: Meal
- 1.00 pm: Departure from Sangharama
Registration: Please fill this form to plan your visit – Registration form
Volunteer registration: Those who wish to offer their services as volunteers are requested to arrive 3 days in advance (by 27th October). Kindly fill this volunteer interest form: Volunteer registration formPlease note:
— Accommodation – will be made available at Arañya Sangharāma or nearby village.