GBV Katina 2025 - Rainy Season Invitation
Katina Ārādhana & Upcoming Events
July 10 - October 18
Dear Devotees of Georgia Buddhist Vihara and Friends,
We warmly invite you and your families to participate in this year’s Vassana (Rains Retreat) season, which begins on July 10 and culminates in the Katina Ceremony on October 18, 2025.
This year’s Katina will be especially meaningful, as it will be organized in collaboration with our community's youth. This unique opportunity will allow them to cultivate leadership, generosity, teamwork, and a deepened connection to the Dhamma while taking on a central role in planning and service throughout the season.
As we prepare for the sacred Vassana season, we are excited to share several upcoming events and activities that will offer rich opportunities for learning, service, and spiritual growth:
• Katina Ārādhana: Thursday, July 10th (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Formal invitation of the Bhantes to reside at the temple and be cared for the duration of the three-month rains retreat.
• Daily Atavisi Buddha Pooja: Every Day (7:00 PM)
Kindly sign up for the Daily Atavisi Buddha Pooja (in person only) using the link below. If no one has signed up for the Atavisi Buddha Pooja on the day of your dana then, if possible, please bring flowers, candles, and fruit juice for pooja.https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4AA9AA22A1FF2-57470892-atavisi
• Saturday Dhamma Sermons: (Time Chosen by Hosting Family)
Every Saturday there will be an opportunity to sponsor a sermon. Kindly sign up for the Saturday Dhamma Sermons using the link below. To arrange your sponsor time, please speak directly with Bhante Wajirabuddhi Thero.https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4AA9AA22A1FF2-57470900-saturday
• Clean-Up (Shramadāna): Bi-Weekly
Collective action to clean up and prepare for the Katina ceremony (A chance to engage in mindful service and community spirit). Kindly sign up for the Clean-Up Sessions using the link below. If you've signed up, please make an effort to participate at least once a month.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4AA9AA22A1FF2-57471762-katina
• Daily Dana: (For Katina Season Only)
If you wish to make any changes to your dana date, are unable to bring dana, or would like to request a specific date please send a text to 770-870-9897
• Pirith Chanting & Pahan Pooja: Saturday, October 4th (7:00 PM)
To invoke blessing and protection to all devotees, there will be a Seth Pirith Chanting and Pahan Pooja. More information will be conveyed later.
• Katina Ceremony: October 18th (6:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
The Katina Ceremony will conclude the Vassa Season for 2025. Kindly join us to rejoice the merits gained throughout the Vassa Season.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Katina Hosting Committee
Please email gabvkatina2025@gmail.com
OR
Send a text message to 770-870-9897 if you have any questions or concerns.