KAṬHINA ROBE OFFERING FESTIVAL OF THE SOUTHERN BUDDHISM MONKS COMMUNITY IN THUA THIEN - HUE PROVINCE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.54163/ncdt/324Abstract
Kathina Robe Offering Festival is the traditional and biggest festival of the year of Southern Buddhism in Vietnam in particular and Buddhism countries in the world in general. This festival has existed since the time of Buddha Shakyamuni and to be maintained until today. Every year, during the period from the 15th day of the 9th lunar month to the 15th day of the 10th lunar month, at a temple or a place in accordance with Buddhism law, monks and nuns of Theravada Buddhism will hold a Kaṭhina Robe offering festival. The meaning of the festival is to mark the three-month period of retreat and diligent practice of the monks, the robe will be offered to the elders or those who meet the requirements. In Thua Thien - Hue province, the Southern Buddhism community often organizes the Kaṭhina robe offering festival for seven days at seven different pagodas (the remaining three pagodas are newly established and do not have the conditions to organize). This festival has become a cultural feature bearing the mark of the Southern Buddhism monks here, at the same time it is also a place for Buddhists of all walks of life at home and abroad to have the opportunity to participate and do good deeds. This article will clarify the origin, organization process and significance of the Kaṭhina Robe Offering Festival, especially emphasizing some changes in this festival of Southern Buddhism in Thua Thien - Hue province
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