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The KATHIN CEREMONY--With the end of the 3-month Rains Retreat (in 2005 it was in September) monks throughout the country are free to move from place to place and are eligible to receive new robes in an annual presentation ceremony called “Thot Kathin”. Besides new robes, Buddhist literature, kitchen equipment, hammers, etc. are also presented to monks on this occasion. Buddhist people regard the “Thot Kathin” ceremony as the most significant form of merit-making next to the ordination of their close kin. We went to Yom’s Grandmother’s house and I was privileged to be a part of this ceremony.
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