Kathina literally means 'firm,' or 'solid,' because the offering of a Kathina robe helps to earn solid good karma. The Kathina Ceremony is over 2500 years old. It is a monastic tradition preserved and observed by Buddhists all over the world because it is an extraordinary opportunity to acquire merit once a year.
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​The three-month rains-retreat seclusion of Buddhist Saṅgha concludes with the pavāraṇā (invitation) ceremony, which is in turn followed by Kaṭhina robe offering festival. It is a traditional ceremony and ancient custom mostly found in the Theravada Buddhist tradition. Today, the Kaṭhina robe offering is a large, annual festival where Buddhists get together and celebrate the day by offering monastics gifts, such as robes and alms

DHAMMA WHEEL MEDITATION SOCIETY
20th Annual Robe Offering Ceremony
and International Buffet Lunch
10:30 AM - 12:00PM followed by lunch
Saturday, 6 December, 2025

Please join us again to show appreciation to the monastics who tirelessly provide the community with excellent guidance throughout the year. There will be several ways to participate

• You may choose to take your vows and receive a spiritual name.
• You may show your support by donating household items needed.
• Robes can be reserved and offered to the monastics in the name of loved ones or a favorite cause.

There will be several other ways to participate including: 

• By reserving a robe or more for the Bhantes.
  
• By remembering your departed one,
• a family member, pet, anniversary, or any special occasion.
• You may also choose to take vows and receive a spiritual name.

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