The Leicester Buddhist Vihara held its annual Kathina ceremony on the 30th October 2011. The ceremony was held at the Blaby village hall on the outskirts of Leicester. The ceremony was a great success, with a record turnout, of approximately 250 people. There were seven Venerable monks from various Buddhist temple's  across the UK; including Ven. Pidiville Piyatissa Nayaka Thera of Kethumathi Buddhist Vihara of Manchester, Ven. Keppetiyagoda Gunawansa Nayaka Thera of Jethavana Buddhist Vihara of Birmingham, ven. Konwewe Ariyarathana of London Buddhist Vihara and Ven. Amitha of Leicester Buddhist Vihara.

The main focus of the Kathina was to get more children involved in the ceremony; many children took part in the ceremonial procession of Kathina. This allowed them the opportunity to get involved and have first- hand experience in conducting parts of the ceremony. The whole event went very smoothly, thanks to many people who willingly helped out in the organisation and preparation. This year, the Kathina ceremony was sponsored by Mr & Mrs Silva and family of Grantham, Mr & Mrs Yatigammana and family of Wisbech with the great support of all the devotees of the Leicester Buddhist Vihara.