Sapling from world’s oldest tree planted at WA Nuns Monastery
On Sunday 25th November 2012 a sapling of the oldest recorded tree in history from Sri Lanka was planted at the Dhammasara nun’s monastery in Gidgeganup. This tree is called the Sri Maha Bodhi tree and was planted in 288 BC during the reign of India’s King Asoka. This branch of the Bodhi tree was sent south to Sri Lanka as part of the King’s effort to spread the Buddha Dhamma far and wide for the benefit of all sentient beings. Read more »
i hayakawa, BTN, Nov 6, 2012
Kathina (Robe Offering Ceremony) is held on any convenient date within one month of the conclusion of the Vassa Retreat, which is the three month rains retreat season (Vassa) for the monastic order. It is the time of the year when new robes and other requisites may be offered by the laity to the monks. 
The exhibition will be open to the public from 10am – 6pm Thurs, Sat and Sun. 10am – 8pm Fri 27. This exhibition will give the people of Perth the opportunity to see and experience first hand these rare, precious and powerful relics. There will also be meditations, the opportunity to write the Sanghata Sutra, a Blessing Ceremony, Buddha Bath, Pujas and DVD screenings. 