Robe Ceremony TGN October 4,2009

Robe Ceremony 2009

Sunday, October 4^th, 2009

This is a traditional day of offering gifts to the monks.

Gifts can include food, household, bath and office supplies, and daily necessities.

You may also sponsor a monk with a monetary donation.

Schedule

10:00 a.m. Arrival

10:10 a.m. Metta Meditation

10:30 a.m. Dhamma talk

11:00 a.m. Offering to Buddha

11:15 a.m. Offering of robe to monks

11:30 a.m. Offering of lunch to monks

12:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m. End

Location: Monks residence MankatoMN

Lunch is a potluck; please bring a dish to share.

Sponsor A Monk or Nun: You are welcome to Sponsor A Monk or non by offering 50$ donation.

Wish Tree: A fascinating ritual associated with the Katina ceremony is the setting up of the "wishing tree", traditionally referred to as thekapruka, (legendary tree of bounties, which grants all that one would wish for) in the temple premises.

The idea is you offer what you wish to receive. In one hand this is a karmic action we perform on a special day. Buddhists believe that every action we take on this day will be multiplied. For example, if you wish for someone's good health or recovery, you may offer some medicine that is useful for monks. According to Buddha, this Event is a powerful meritorious event. You are welcome to bring any useful item.

For gift ideas or details on monk sponsorship, please contact the Monks' Residence at 612-216-4854. Monetary donations may be sent to the Monks' Residence by mail or delivered in person at our meditation classes. Also welcome to bring with you at Robe Ceremony.