Luang Pho Od Leads Kathin Ceremony Raising 6.64 Million Baht
Wat Sai Mai in Bangkok held its annual Kathin Samakkhi ceremony, raising over 6.64 million baht from Buddhist donors. After expenses, nearly 5.91 million baht will fund a new large Buddha statue and the restoration of ancient temple artifacts. Abbot Luang Pho Od thanked participants and offered blessings for their continued prosperity and spiritual progress.
Phra Khru Sophon Phattharawedi, Ph.D. (Luang Pho Od Pathanigo), abbot of Wat Sai Mai, expressed appreciation to the organizing committee and Buddhist donors who joined together to host the Kathin Samakkhi ceremony for the year 2569 at Wat Sai Mai. The event raised a total of 6,641,060 baht, reflecting the strong faith of Buddhists in preserving the beautiful tradition and supporting Buddhism.
After deducting event expenses, 5,912,940 baht remains. Luang Pho Od will allocate these funds toward constructing the large Buddha image Luang Pho Phuttha Nimmit Wichit Maramoli Sirisat Phanphrom Trai Lokkanat, as well as restoring and preserving ancient artifacts within the temple to maintain the religious site as a stable, beautiful place for monks and laypeople to practice.
On this occasion, Luang Pho Od also bestowed blessings upon the organizing committee and all faithful donors, dedicating the merit of the Kathin offerings and good deeds performed together. He prayed that all participants be blessed with longevity, complexion, happiness, strength, wisdom, and wealth; that they prosper in both right livelihood and right practice; and that all wholesome wishes in accordance with the Dhamma be fulfilled.
