We hope this letter finds you well. We would like to cordially invite you to join us in the meritorious robe-offering ceremony (Kathina), which will take place at Tingewick Hall, John Radcliffe Hospital on Sunday 29th October 2023.
As we all know, Kathina ceremony is a significant tradition in Theravada Buddhism, where we come together to offer robes and support to the monastic Sangha. It is a time for reflection, spiritual growth, and acts of generosity.
There will be an alms-round during which devotees can offer food to the venerable monks who will grace the ceremony. This act of generosity not only brings joy to our hearts but also a means to accumulate merits and cultivate virtues.
Date Sunday 29 October 2023
Time 10:00 am to 2:30pm
Venue Tingewick Hall, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington,
Oxford OX3 9DU
Programme :
09.30 Arriving at Tingewick Hall
10.00 Chanting 30 Parami together
10:30 Alms-round (Pindapata)
11.00 Monks partaking their meal
11:30 Lay people taking their lunch
12:30 Commencement of robe-offering ceremony
* Observing the Five Precepts
* Paritta chanting
* Offering robes
* Dhamma talks
* Merit sharing
14:00 Financial report by Dr. Sai Tin Maung, the treasurer of the OBV Trust
Report in Thai by Mrs. Saang Florin, OBV Trustee
14:30 End of the programme
Trustees, Devotees and Supporters
The Oxford Buddha Vihara