the kathina ceremony is now an internationally established festive
occasion where the Sangha and the laity meet to participate in
mutually rewarding, meritorious activities, which may or may not
be directly pertinent to its original aims. But then metaphorically
speaking, if the rice is properly cooked, the accompanying dishes
will certainly make for a delicious meal.Well, I have shared with you the results of my research into
the scriptural tradition of kathina. If we understand the root of the
matter, we can utilise this understanding to assess borrowed
customs and begin to develop our own indigenous Malaysian
Theravada Buddhist customs and practices that accord with the
scriptural tradition in the spirit and the letter.
Finally, I hope that the rice will be properly cooked today, for
the accompanying dishes certainly look good