Photos, Podcast & Video of Robe Offering Ceremony Sun 09 November 2025 at Dhammagiri
- Dhammagiri
- Nov 13
- 2 min read
The Kaṭhina season is traditionally the time when both lay community and monastic sangha cooperate in a grand ceremony meant to mark the end of the yearly retreat period. It is long considered as one of the most auspicious times in the year to make merit ('puñña' = good karma), when the laity present robes and other requisites to the Sangha in a joyful spirit, full of appreciation for the monks resolute striving in their meditation during the rains retreat.
A special guest at this year's Robe Offering Ceremony will be Ajahn Nandiyo, the abbot of Bodhinyanarama Monastery, Wellington, New Zealand. This is his first visit to Dhammagiri, and we're honoured and exicted to show him our hermitage, and some of the nature in South East Queensland.
Ajahn Nandiyo will be staying with us from the meal on Saturday 08 November until early morning Monday 17 November.
We have also invited monks from Buddha Bodhivana Monastery, Warburton near Melbourne, Bodhisaddha Monastery, Wilton near Sydney and Bodhipala monastery near Adelaide, and we're looking forward to an inspiring event with many senior monks and monastic sangha present.
Concept Image for New Patio Roof - Details TBC
We will dedicate the financial offerings received at our Robe Offering Ceremony 09/11 to building a large and high quality patio roof in front of our Dhamma Hall.
We havn't settled on a detailed design concept yet, and are currently working on getting quotes from contractors, to investigate the best possible options. We're leaning towards a 'Fly-Over' roof style, to maximise ventilation, and to allow plenty of natural light to reach under the roof. Our intention is to cover the complete area in front of the Dhamma Hall, so the patio roof will shelter a much larger space than the existing marquees.
The new roof will protect us all from the strong Queensland sun, and will also provide shelter from rain, under a substantially extended covered area of some 300 square meters.
As we're only in the beginning of the planning process, it's not yet possible to provide accurate cost estimates. However, as this will be the final configuration for the front area of our Dhamma Hall, we intend to use superior quality materials and finishes, including insolated panels with integrated lights and fans, meaning costs may approach (or possibly exceed) $200k.
If you wish to contribute to the project click here.
Sunday 09 November
Robe Offering at Dhammagiri:
09.30 am
Arrival of Participants,
Preparing food for Almsoffering
10.15 am
Almsround & Shared Meal
11.45 am
Triple Refuge & 5 Precepts
Robe Offering Ceremony
Anumodanā & Blessing
Invitation to Teach Dhamma
Dhammatalk
Formal Request to Recite Paritta
Invitation to Devatā
Paritta Chanting by Sangha
02.00 pm
End of Program
Please note there will be no 3:00 pm Meditation session)
The Events will be livestreamed on our Youtube Channel
