First Kathina at Aloko Buddhist Centre

Dear Devotees

It is with great pleasure I wish to inform the successful conclusion of the Kathina Ceremony at Ālōkō Buddhist Center (ABC) on 18 November 2020.

This historical event for ABC was made possible by Mr. Asokha Nirmal & his family when they invited me to spend the three-months’ ‘Vassana Retreat’ and sponsoring the Kathina. During the three months, he took care of the monks’ needs and requisites. Mr. Asokha also undertook to complete a half-completed ‘Kuti’ (room). Together with Mr. Indika’s generous contribution this was made possible.

I wish to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to all who participated, sponsored and also to all those who tirelessly helped in the preparation of this event. Your selfless act of generosity, contribution and support made this event so meaningful and memorable for Ālōkō Buddhist Center.

My utmost respect and gratitude also go to the Bhikkhu Sangha.

Sadhu and a special thanks to Ven. Ranpathwila Wimalarathana Nayaka Thero for sponsoring the Kathina Cheevera and to Ven. Kurupita Dhammananda for ‘pirikera’ sponsorship.

To the devotees from Malaysia and Vietnam who sponsored the ‘pirikera’ for the Maha Sangha, a big thank you and Sadhu to all of you. [See the list below].

Hopefully in the future we will be able to hold the Kathina Ceremony on a grander scale once the Main Shrine is completed. The project is currently on hold due to lack of funds.

By the merits accrued from this great meritorious deed, may all of you be blessed with good health, happiness and long life. May the merits accrued be shared with all beings.

May the blessings of the Noble Triple Gem be upon you.

Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!