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Charlotte Buddhist Vihara

3 weeks ago

ANNUAL GATHERING Oct Full Moon & End-of-Rains (Kathina)
Join this sunday morning's traditional full moon observances, learn some teachings, do some meditation, take formal Refuge & Precepts, offer & share a potluck meal, and enjoy the company of like-minded people.

*** Your entire family is welcome. ***

We also mark the end of India's rainy season - significant to Theravada monastics around the world because of the monastic travel ban during 3 months of the Rains. The rule for continuous residence in the monastery officially lifts on the October full moon (Wed 24th).

The Buddha himself initiated a special celebration for the end of the Rains, called Kathina, to garner needed support for monastics, particularly clothing (as cloth wears out during heavy rains). Kathina is kind of like Christmas for the temple, an opportunity for disciples & friends to bring gifts to support the monks and their centers. However, for an authentic Kathina program we would need to have 5 monastics, so this one is just for inspiration and tradition.

SCHEDULE:

• 10:00 am - History of Kathina, Dhamma talk, Discussion, Meditation

• 11:30 am - Refuge & Precepts, Chanting

• Noon - Potluck Lunch. ... See MoreSee Less

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