The Annual Robe Offering Ceremony

The biggest merit event of the year

Every year, this significant offering is eagerly anticipated by lay Buddhists. The Kathina Robe was traditionally offered alone on this day, but it is now well recognised as an annual fundraising event to support financial obligations and fund projects for the temple.

On Sunday, 12 October 2025, we are holding the Annual Robe Offering Ceremony here to contribute to the remaining repayments of this beautiful centre. The centre hosts year-round gatherings both on-site and via Zoom to practise Dhamma. We began using Zoom during the pandemic and created various sessions to accommodate people from afar, allowing them to access our services. Countless rounds of Sutta chanting and uncountable hours of meditation practice have been completed, all of which continue to provide daily support to numerous people around the world.

Wat Phra Dhammakaya Albury uses its beautiful natural setting to help people feel relaxed and guide their minds onto the right path. The Dhammakaya meditation method was revived in Thailand around 100 years ago by the Great Master Phramongkolthepmuni, famously known as Luangpor Wat Paknam. It is one of the most popular meditation techniques practised by Buddhists and non-Buddhists around the world. The method is simple, easy, and effective.

We are grateful to all of our supporters, past and present, who have helped establish the centre and continue to serve the community. We hope that you will help us again this year in reducing our financial obligations. We are aware that we might not be able to reduce it to zero this year, but we hope to succeed in doing so within a few years.

Wat Phra Dhammakaya Albury will continue to bring happiness and wisdom to many people. People with brighter minds make the world a better place to live. We share the merits made here with you. May the merit you have accumulated bring you and your family a bright future. Be well, happy, healthy, live a long life, and make good progress in your Dhamma practice.

Program on the Day

• 9:30 am – Welcoming speech and greetings
• 9:45 am – Video presentation
• 10:00 am – Paying homage to the Triple Gem
• 10:05 am – Meditation session
• 10:30 am – Dhamma Talk
• 10:40 am – Requesting Five Precepts
• 10:50 am – Robe Offering
• 11:00 am – Receive blessings
• 11:10 am – Alms Offering (Tak Bat) for 3 monks
• 11:30 am – Lunch

How about the dressing? When coming to the temple, it’s best to remind ourselves that we come to practise. Dressing politely in white is suggested. However, if it’s your first time visiting, we understand you might not have had time to prepare—please don’t worry, you are most welcome.