This year Kahtina Robe offering ceremony will be held by Venerable U Sanda and at least five other invited members of the Sangha at the temple on November 8, 2020. However, members and public are not welcomed to attend the ceremony due to the exceptional circumstances surrounding the COVID-19. Therefore, there will not be a mass celebration of Kahtina Robe offering ceremony this year.

You and your loved ones can still achieve the wholesome merit by donating cash/cheque, toiletries or other suitable items for the members of the Sangha at the temple by November 8, 2020 morning. Before going to the temple, please kindly phone Venerable U Sanda at 604-951-9054. When you are at the temple, please comply with both BC and Canada health official guidelines that include wearing masks, social/physical distancing requirements, etc.

For the cash donation, you may donate by one of the following methods:

Option 1: Send eTransfer to mtbs.surrey@gmail.com

• Reminder to also send the password for receiving the funds and your name for the tax receipt to mtbs.surrey@gmail.com.
• Please also mention the purpose of the donation (e.g. General donation, Waso Robe, Kahtina Robe offering, Renovation, etc.).
• A tax receipt will be emailed to you once the payment has been received.

Option 2: Donation via Canadahelp.org

• Link: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/manawmaya-theravada-buddhist-society/
• This option also allows for monthly contributions and the use of credit cards.
• A tax receipt will be automatically generated and sent to your email.

Option 3: Send money via Paypal to mtbs.surrey@gmail.com

• Please send an email to mtbs.surrey@gmail.com with the purposed for the money with your name for the tax receipt.
• A tax receipt will be emailed to you once the payment has been received.

If you have any questions, please email mtbs.surrey@gmail.com or call U Dennis at 604-761-0419.