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SUMMARY:IZAUK Kesa/Rakusu Sewing Session with caligraphy – at Bilberry Hill with Zen Nun Valérie Yashō Guéneau
DESCRIPTION:This will be a Zen Practice sesshin devoted to the sewing and repairing of kesas and rakusus to be led by Zen Nun Valérie Yashō Guéneau.\nThere will also be Japanese Calligraphy workshops offered at this sesshin\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 Saturday and Sunday 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.\nJapanese Calligraphy\nDuring this sesshin we will also be offering workshops on Japanese calligraphy.  The workshops, which are aimed at those with little or no previous experience, will be led by John Callaghan, who has practised shodo (the way of writing) with his teacher, Keiko Harada, since 1997.  Early booking is recommended as space is limited. All equipment and materials will be provided.\nPlease note:  Participants must only follow one activity during the weekend.  Please state whether you will be sewing or doing calligraphy.\nLed by:  Zen Nun Valérie Yashō Guéneau. Valérie is a disciple of Taiun Jean-Pierre Faure.  She has been studying kesa sewing for over 25 years and practising zazen for over 30 years.\nStart:\nThursday, 22nd September at about 6pm to eat at about 8pm\nFinish:\nSunday 25th September after lunch and cleanup (around 2:30 or 3:00 pm – please plan on staying long enough to fully participate with samu/cleanup)\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.\nLifts may be available from the bus stop or train station, contact Kate Thompson in advance  07928 747799 (text/sms only please)\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 ( http://www.izauk.org/friends-of-izauk-membership/ ):   recommended £125, low-waged £100, unwaged £80\nNon-members: recommended £140, low-waged £115, unwaged £90\nAre you having financial problem?  If you need help paying for this sesshin, Izauk members can apply for help from the bursary fund to attend ( http://www.izauk.org/friends-of-izauk-membership/fund-raising-sesshin-bursary-fund/ ).  Contact Peter Moorhouse via this form from this website. ( http://izauk.org/contact/?SendTo=bursary )\nYou will receive a £5 discount if you send a £25 deposit with your booking slip  and book BEFORE THE 15TH OF SEPTEMBER\nRegistration:\nNOTE: – The phone number on the leaflet was incorrect!  –  the correct contact number is Kate thompson  07486 160 026  (text only) \nYou must register in advance to attend – you may book here on the website, and pay via paypal – OR you may complete the booking slip and post it to :\nKate Thompson: 9 Helen St, Shipley, West Yorks, BD18 4PH  – enquiries:  Kate thompson  07486 160 026  (text only) – or by sending her an email through this website here ( http://izauk.org/contact/?SendTo=bradford )\ne ( http://izauk.org/contact/?SendTo=bradford )\n
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CATEGORIES:Sewing,Zen Sesshin
LOCATION:Rose Hill 
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