We are pleased to announce that the Katina Ceremony of the Mahamevnawa Atlanta Buddhist Meditation Center will be held on Sunday, November 22nd.
Katina is one of the highest and most meritorious acts in Theravada Buddhism. Established by the Buddha himself. It is a special, once a year, offering of robes to monks who have completed the three month rainy season retreat. This act has helped preserve the relationship between the lay community and the Sangha for over 2,500 years.
This year’s program will be hosted by the Caretaker (Upasthana) Committee and will begin at 6:00 a.m. with a procession. An agenda has been prepared for the English-speaking community. Please refer to the agenda for the schedule and details.
The ceremony offers a valuable opportunity to learn the traditional cultural aspects of making offerings to the Maha Sangha. Engaging in these practices with pure intention, together with the Buddha’s teachings, enhances one’s kusala kamma and supports progress toward Nibbana.
If you would like to participate, please visit the sign-up page below to, RSVP and see the various ways you can contribute:
See flyer for Program Schedule
Please note that due dates for each activity are shown in the left hand Date column of the sign-up sheet, and a point of contact is listed for every item.
Please kindly RSVP on the sign-up sheet if you plan to attend.
May the blessings of the Triple Gem be with you all.
With Metta,
Mahamevnawa Atlanta Buddhist Meditation Center
Caretaker (Upasthana) Committee