ANNUAL KATINA CEREMONY 2026
Dear Devotees & Dhamma Friends,
This is a kind reminder of the invitation for you to join us for the Dhamma Vijaya Buddhist Vihara Katina Ceremony at the Ironbark Hall – Cherrybrook Community & Cultural Centre (31X Shepherds Lane, Cherrybrook, NSW 2158) on 7th November 2026, Saturday. Please see the attached invitation flyer for further details and the agenda.
Upcomming Events
| 26th July 2026 Sunday3.00 pm – 5.00 pm |
Vas Aradana | Thornleigh Community Centre LOT 200 Phyllis Ave & Central Avenues, Thornleigh NSW 2120 |
| 1st November 2026
(Sunday)
|
Katina Robe Sewing & Padu Pewema / Colouring |
| 6th November 2026 (Friday Night) 6.30 pm – 11.45 pm |
Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta & Seth Pirith (6 – 8 Monks Participate) |
Ironbark Hall
Cherrybrook Community and Cultural Centre |
| 7th November 2026 (Saturday)8.00 am – 5.00 pm |
Katina Ceremony Day (28 – 30 Monks Participate) |
Ironbark Hall
Cherrybrook Community and Cultural Centre |
If you wish to donate towards Pirikara, we are organising three types of Pirikara for each of the 30 monks who will be in attendance. There is still an opportunity to contribute towards this. The types and costs of the Pirikara are as per below:
- Ata Pirikara: $125 (30 Available)
- Robe Pirikara: $75 (30 Pax Available)
- Medicinal Prirkara: $135 (30 Available)
- 2026 – Katina Kapruka Pujawa List document (Click to Download).
If you wish to contribute towards one or more, or a combination of these, please transfer the relevant amount to the DVBV bank account with the details below:
Account Name : Dhamma Vijaya Buddhist Vihara
BSB : 062 181
Account No : 1113 0141
Please also send a note to this email or contact any of the numbers in the flyer to confirm your contribution. Once confirmed the pirikara will be made available on the day for you to present to the monks.
Please contact for more information:
Chanaka (0438 437 947), Isha (0410 344 771), Harendra (0403 479 132)
With Mettã,
Dhamma Vijaya Buddhist Vihara Committee