An Analytical Study of Kathina Robe in Theravāda

By Nguyen Hoang Phuc Samādhipuñño

The book aims to present the meaning and importance of Kaṭhina robe (cīvara) in Theravāda tradition. According to Vinayapiṭaka, Kaṭhina practice of early Saṅgha was just simple monastic act and the monk who spread the Kaṭhina and who rejoice in the Kaṭhina are entitled to enjoy the five Kaṭhina privileges (kathinānisaṃsa). The characteristics of Kaṭhina robe are offering to the Saṅgha (Saṅghikadāna) and the time to offer the Kaṭhina (Kāladāna). However, the Kaṭhina robe was allowed by the Lord Buddha for the convenience of the monks in their daily life, mainly for their convenience in their Dhamma tours and used of robes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6200288232
• ISBN13: 9786200288233
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"