Re: Kesa : a few directions
Dear Rev. Brother Taigu,
Thank you for this open and honest presentation. I am happy that even in our "free-wheeling" form in Treeleaf, we do still have some traditional aspects like the sewing of the rakusu, and now the kesa along with our annual Jukai ceremony and the Zazenkai. It's nice to be able to participate in both wasy...as one way.
That being said, I think I have quailified for the 1st requirement, even as poorly as my Rakusu was done. So, I move on to the 2nd requirement where I ask for permission to sew the Kesa with the intention of receiving the same from my Brothers and Teachers: which I so do.
Gassho,
Seishin Kyrill
Re: Kesa : a few directions
A warm welcome to you. Seishin Kyrill.
gassho
Taigu
Re: Kesa : a few directions
Hi Taigu,
I dislike using the word "assume" since nothing should ever be assumed, but can I feel "assured" that I have permission from yourself (and Jundo!) to be sewing the kesa? Might seem a little late to ask now, but I do like to have all my paperwork in order. ;)
Gassho,
Dosho
Re: Kesa : a few directions
Of course, Dosho, you have been on this raft for a long time!
gassho
Taigu
Re: Kesa : a few directions
Hiyas
Great post and replies. :D
Gassho
Shohei
Re: Kesa : a few directions
Thank you for this post Taigu. I do not know why, but it has set me at ease. :)
Gassho,
Joshin
Re: Kesa : a few directions
Is this a now or never situation or will it be available at another time?
Ron
Re: Kesa : a few directions
Ron,
it will always be available...when you want to join, you will just have to ask for permission and you will be given access to the course and sewing instructions and vids.
gassho
Taigu
Re: Kesa : a few directions
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Originally Posted by Taigu
Ron,
it is always be available...when you want to join, you will just have to ask for permission and you will be given access to the course and sewing instructions and vids.
gassho
Taigu
Thank you,
Ron
Re: Kesa : a few directions
Dear Taigu,
I hope you are well. I just have a question about the material for sewing the Okesa: is cotton acceptable to you, as well as linen? I would like to use an organic material. Some material that has respect for the planet woven into its very threads...
Deep bows,
Soen (in a sunny Dublin, for a change!)
Re: Kesa : a few directions
Hi Soen,
Cotton is perfectly acceptable, pick up a very light fabric, the kind you can see through when you look at it in the sunlight. A very good reason for this, when you have to sew through 8 or 10 layers...the needle might not go in the direction you intend and the task is really difficult. You could look at the rakusu sewing instructions and thread for all the necessary instructions rgarding choice of material and color. If I were you, I would wait until I post the first guidelines...
gassho
Taigu
Re: Kesa : a few directions
Taigu i just wanted to ask. when do we start the sewing and what if any is the desired date to complete the kesa? even though i feel there is no real completion of anything since nothing is ever perfect and that makes it perfectly imperfect, which is quite perfect really.
I know this is a stupid question but one i still felt the need to ask.
Gassho, Dojin.
Re: Kesa : a few directions
Dojin,
There is no stupid question...
In the tradition, a kesa should be completed within a few days...But these days, busy bees and dads cannot find so much space and time...So, it really depends, it can vary between a month and a few months. No rules. Just, don't drag it if you can help it, once started, finish it asap, sewing everyday a bit if you can. I hope this helps.
gassho
Taigu