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Annual Vas Ceremony (All-night Prith & Katina) - 2025Dear Devotees and Friends in Dhamma,
The Katina Ceremony & all-night Pirith chanting will be held as per the schedule below, at Samadhi Buddhist Vihara (358 Maddisons Road, Rolleston).
Friday 31st, October
7.00 PM - Buddha Vandhana & Gilampasa Pooja
7.30 PM - Offering Gilampasa for Venerable Maha Sangha & Refreshment for the congregation
8.00 PM - Perahera - Invite Venerable Maha Sangha for Pirith chanting
8.15 PM - Starting of Pirith chanting
(Dinner will be provided following the chanting of the Maha Pirith)
Sunday 2nd, November
7.30 - 8.30 am - Gathering at the temple (Lite refreshment will be provided)
8.30 am - Lining up Kathina Perahara
9.00 am - Starting Kathina Perahara
9.40 am - Offering the Rob to Venerable Maha Sangha
11.00 am - Buddha Pooja
11.15 am - Offering meal to Venerable Maha Sangha
12.00 - Offering pirikara to Venerable Maha Sangha
12.30 pm - Dhamma Sermon (Anushasanawa)
1.00 pm - Lunch for the congregation
2.00 pm - Cleaning
7.00 pm - Dhamma Sermon on Katina (Katina Anisansa Dhamma Deshanawa)
The Katina pooja is a special ceremony in the Buddhist calendar, which can only be held once a year by each temple. We warmly invite everyone to attend this noble event and accumulate merits for your Dhamma journey.
May the Blessings of Noble Triple Gem be with you!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Samadhi Buddhist Vihara, 358 Maddisons Rd, Rolleston 7678, New Zealand, Rolleston
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