Kathina Pinkama

Wat Puthanimittam
Dataran Perajurit 1,
Taman Kemuncak, Ipoh

The end of the Rains Retreat will be celebrated on 30.10.2011. It is customary to offer robes to the monks - a set @ RM100 each. For each donation of RM100, Wat Puthanimittam will present a Buddha Relic (Sarira). When Buddhist teachers are cremated, the remains of pearl-like translucent beads known as Relics are found. They are believed to emit spiritual power and ensured that the presence of The Buddha is perpetuated. If one has faith in these Buddha Relics, it is like having realized that the Buddha is living within one's mind, this will help to overcome problems and obstacles.

Dhanna in motion

The giving of food to support bhikkhus

A) The peal of the bell to summon the bhikkhu to their noon meal. Dates back to ancient times as the only form of communication in residence far apart.

B) Chanting and transference of merits to the donor/donors after the meal.


C) Pouring of water to signify the transference and acceptance.

D) Disposal of the water on the ground of the Wat to cement the transference and acceptance.