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SUMMARY:IZAUK Kesa Sewing Sesshin with Zen Teacher Françoise Kosen Laurent
DESCRIPTION:This will be a 2.5 day session dedicated to the sewing or repairing of Kesas and Rakusus and led by zen Teacher Françoise Kosen Laurent.\nThis kesa session will be led by Zen nun Françoise Kosen Laurent, who sewed her first rakusu in 1976 when she was ordained as a nun by Master Deshimaru. Since then she has dedicated herself to the study and teaching of the kesa. In 2006 she met Master Kojun Kishigami, the last direct disciple of Master Kōdō Sawaki. It is thanks to this relationship with Master Kioshigami, adept at sewing, that today she can aid us in deepening our study of the kesa according to the tradition of Dogen Zenji.\nArrival:\nThursday 4th September from 4.30pm onwards, to eat at approximately 8pm.\nDeparture:\nSunday 7th September until approximately 4pm.\n\nclick for leaflet\nLocation:\nShawbottom Farm, Hazelwood Road, Upper Hulme, Leek ST13 8UQ.The farm is about a mile off the A53 between Leek and Buxton.The nearest train stations are Buxton (via Manchester/Stockport) or Macclesfieldand Stoke-on-Trent, where a bus can then be taken to either Leek or Buxton.\nPrices:\nRecommended: £175 (Friends) £195 (Non-members)Low waged: £150 (Friends) £170 (Non-members)Unwaged: £125 (Friends) £145 (Non-members)\n\nThere will be a £20 discount for bookings received by 21st August.\nFull payment or a £25 deposit will need to be made when booking.\nAny payment balance will need to be made by 21st August.\nDeposits are not usually refundable.\nMembers of IZAUK who require financial assistance are encouraged to make use of the bursary fund. Please contact John Callaghan at John@izauk.net ( mailto:John@izauk.net )\n\nBring: \nIf you would like to start a rakusu or kesa and need sewing equipment and cloth, please indicate at booking. Threads and needles will also be available to purchase. If repairing a rakusu or kesa, please also indicate at booking.\nLoose, dark clothing for zazen; a zafu and zabuton if you have one; a bowl and cloth for meals plus a mug for drinks.\nRegistration and information:\n  PLEASE REGISTER ON THE IZAUK WEBSITE – HERE\n
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CATEGORIES:Sewing,Zen Sesshin
LOCATION:Upper Hulme, Leek ST13 8UQ
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