Abstract

This qualitative research has three objectives, namely: (i) to study of the origin and development of Kathina robe in Theravāda Buddhism; (ii) to study of the concept and practice of Kathina in Theravāda Buddhism; (iii) to analyze of Kathina in Theravāda Buddhism. The findings of research show the origin and development of Kathina in Theravāda Buddhism, special focus on historical background of origin of Vinaya, the Kathina robe in the past. And then, it will be explored into the concept and practice of Kathina in Theravāda Buddha: first of all, concept of Kathina in Theravāda Buddhism: the meaning of Kathina, the Character of Kathina in different receiver and time. Regarding to practice of Kathina, it will be explained the procedure of Kathina with eight steps. The last objective, the researcher will explore the analysis of Kathina in Theravāda Buddhism with special focus on three main sub-divisions: the important of Kathina, the benefits of Kathina, and the role of Kathina in there.

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