Sewing a Rakusu for Jukai

Sewing a rakusu (Buddha’s robe) in
preparation for Jukai (receiving theprecepts/lay ordination) is an  opportunity to deepen your practice and your relationship with
the sangha. Each year, sewing-class students engage in the practice of sewing and studying the bodhisattva precepts together as part of the process to receive a rakusu and a dharma name from their teacher. The sangha celebrates and supports these new
bodhisattvas, affirming their aspiration for continuous practice.
Sewing classes start in March, and the Jukai ceremony is in October. Classes are open to those who have received permission from their teacher to participate. If you are
interested in participating this year, please speak with your teacher (in dokusan, by phone, or via Zoom) or one of BZC’s brown-robe
teachers or green-rakusu teachers. After speaking with your teacher, contact Linda Galijan at lindagalijan@gmail.com and the
sewing teacher, Jean Selkirk, at sewingteacher.bzc@gmail.com.

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