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"TBSO - Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony Invitation" (November-9, 2024)


  • All Dhamma Fellowships .....

    Theravada Buddha Sasana Organization (TBSO) sincerely invites all of you to join Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony on 9th November 2024 (Saturday) as the best “Robe Donation” according to the Buddha’s Teaching. This is the limited time offering (once a year, only during one month, one day and once in a temple) to get rare chance to offer Kathina robes if you would like to give at the proper time offering as follows: (Pay to “TBSO”by check)


    For one complete Robe set = US$(50)

    For upper Robe = US$(30)

    For lower Robe = US$(20)

    *** Whoever wants to offer Kathina Tree is warmly welcome. There will be eight monks in total.***

    In Memory of Father U Chen Park Koon, Mother Daw Kyi, Sister Daw Khin Aye Hlaing: Daw Khin Aye Lwin, Daw Khin Myo Myint, Daw Khin Myo Hla will make main sponsor to donate main Kathina Robe, Kathina tree & fish soup to all visitors on that day.

    Kathina Programme is as follows;

    Date: 9th November 2024 (Saturday)

    Time: 10:30 PM - 3:00 PM (PST)

    11:00 AM – Offering Lunch to Venerable Sanghas.

    11:30 AM to 12:45 PM – Serving Lunch to all visitors.

    1:00 PM to 1:15 PM – Pay respect to Triple Gem & observe Five Precepts.

    1:15 PM to 1:30 PM – Chanting Protective Sutta.

    1:30 PM to 1:45 PM – Offering Kathina Robe & Kathina Tree by Donors.

    1:45 PM to 2:20 PM – Listening Dhamma Talks.

    2:20 PM to 3:00 PM – Sharing Merits to all beings.

    Place: 17730, Broadway Ave, Snohomish, WA 98296

    Tel: (360)-243-3468


    "The Benefits of Kathina Robe Offering"

    (1) Without any disturbance the donor can go anywhere.

    (2) Without any burden, the donor can enjoy everyday life.

    (3) Without worry, the donor can eat any kinds of food.

    (4) Without any danger, the donor can own many properties and His or her belongings are safe.

    "What is the Kathina Robe?"

    Kathina is defined as a concept of conglomeration, which means bringing things together. It is a concept that arises because of certain things that come together. For example: (1) A Bhikkhu/s [Buddhist monk/s] who has/have spent the first vassa (Rain Retreat). (2) A Sangha [Community of bhikkhus] comprising at least five bhikkhus. (3) Robe-season (the kathina month)—first month after the end of the first vassa, i.e. last month of the rainy-season. (4) A rightfully acquired robe — the robe to be donated must not be requested by a member of the Sangha, nor must any hint be given for the robe to be offered; rather the robe must be offered spontaneously by the donor. These are some things that come together for the concept of kathina to arise.

    I believe you are all very well aware of that because in your kathina programme, there is a reminder that you must make the proper aspiration for Nibbāna, which is very commendable. Please remember to aspire for good progress along the Noble Eightfold Path towards your ultimate goal, Nibbāna. You must also understand that Nibbāna in not just a void but actually the extinction of hate, greed and all defilements. So you can imagine that if you are enlightened, you won’t have any negative emotions — you won’t be angry, sad, disappointed or impatient — and because your mind is so pure, you are in a better position to help others progress faster along their own spiritual paths. Therefore, the attainment of Nibbāna is not a selfish aim. May all of you build up morality, concentration and wisdom, and then may all of you attain inner peace, Nibbāna!



    Theravada Buddha Sasana Organization (TBSO) is located in the North East of Seattle, Washington State.

    We are a monastery in the Dhamma Gone Yee Mahasi Sasana Yeikthar of Seattle Myanmar Buddhist organization.

    TBSO was founded in September of 2009. Our mission is to promote and teach Buddha's teachings and cultures.

    TBSO is essentially just beginning; it is a young monastery with great growth potential.

    All donations go to support our Buddha Mission - TBSO(USA) to establish a meditation center for your present and beyond the life goal.

    Donations, as always, are very much appreciated.

    Many thanks for your kind donation such as New Dhamma Hall donation, monthly donation, daily breakfast and lunch donation, monthly four requisites and etc,.

    May all of you grow longevity, beauty, happiness and strength in physical and mental by the power of wholesomeness.

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