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SUMMARY:IZAUK Kesa/Rakusu Sewing Session – at Bilberry Hill with Zen Nun Françoise Kosen Laurent
DESCRIPTION:This will be a Zen Pratice session devoted to the sewing and repairing of kesas and rakusus to be led by Zen Nun Françoise Kosen Laurent .\nRakusus are garments which are presented to people when they receive Bodhisattva ordination (also known as jukai or receiving the precepts) as well as monk or nun ordination (a rakusu is a 5-band kesa worn around the neck).  Additionally, monks and nuns are presented with a 7 band kesa  at their ordination.  In our tradition, we usually make these garments ourselves\nOn Friday and Saturday there will be zazen before breakfast and after supper with 2 periods of sewing in between. On Sunday we will have a half day of zazen, lunch and then samu before going home.\nLed by:  Zen Nun Françoise Kosen Laurent. Françoise has been sewing kesas since 1976, the year that she received nun ordination from Master Taisen Deshimaru.  She regularly leads kesa sewing sesshins at our head temple, La Gendronniere and at various dojos in Europe.  Françoise will help those who want to repair, continue to sew, or start a new kesa or rakusu.\nStart:\nThursday, 25th September at about 6pm to eat at about 8pm\nFinish:\nSunday 28th September after lunch and cleanup (around 2:30 or 3:00 pm – please plan on staying for cleanup – we need your assistance)\nLocation:\nBilberry Hill Centre, Rose Hill, Birmingham, B45 8RT\nThe Bilberry Hill Centre is located on the outskirts of Birmingham, within walking distance of the delightful 500 acre Lickey Hills country park.  Being close (but not too close) to Britain’s central city makes it easily accessible for everyone.  There is a variety of accommodation at the centre, including some single rooms.\nHow to get there: The nearest train stations are Barnt Green and Longbridge.  Bus number 63 leaves every 15 to 30 minutes from Birmingham city centre stopping at Rednal, Local taxis are Roundabout Cars 0121 453 1313 and Gold’n’Black Taxis 0121 453 4949.\nBring:\nEverything you need for zazen and your personal needs.  Also bring your sewing things if you have any.  If you are repairing a kesa/rakusu try to bring thread of the colour already used and if there is a tear, matching cloth.  thread, needles and cloth will be available to buy.  If you are bringing your own cloth to make a rakusu or kesa for ordination, please bring black, unless told otherwise by the godo who is ordaining you.  It’s best if you wash the cloth before hand.\nCost:\nFriends of IZAUK:  recommended: £125, low-waged: £100, unwaged: £80\nNon-members:  recommended £140, low-waged: £115, unwaged £90\nIZAUK Members can apply for help from the bursary fund through  Steve Jackson.\nYou will receive a £5 discount if you send a £25 deposit with your booking slip which should be returned before 15th September.\nTo Register:\nPlease return A Booking Slip to :\nAdrian Tuttiett, Bristol Zen Dojo, 91 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8AT\nEnquires: Adrian Tuttiett 0177 942 4347  or email: Adrian Tuttiet\n \n
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CATEGORIES:Sewing,Zen Sesshin
LOCATION:Rose Hill 
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