Ancient Buddhist celebration Kathina to take place in former church
An ancient celebration at a Buddhist temple in South Tyneside aims to give people the chance to find out more about the religion.
Members of the Buddhist meditation centre – at the former St Andrew’s Church, off Ellison Street, Hebburn – are preparing to stage one of the most important celebrations on the calendar
The Kathina service will take place on Saturday, October 29, and, as well as carrying out traditional ceremonial activities, it will also give people the chance to find out more about the teachings of Buddha and the benefits of meditation.
There will also be the unveiling of a... read more
18 October 2016 in
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Source: Shields Gazette
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