October 2026
Kathina – New Robe Ceremony
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October 31st - November 1st, 2026
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Jacksonville, VT
A return to balance.
The Kathina robe offering ceremony is a major annual Theravada Buddhist festival, held between October and November, where laypeople offer new robes and gifts to monastics who have completed the three-month Vassa rains retreat. It is a time for gaining merit, fostering community, and expressing gratitude.
"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks."
— John Muir