Mujitsu and Tairaku's Shakuhachi BBQ

Dear shakuhachi friends,

Just a last minute reminder of "4th Annual Jinashi Shakuhachi Making Workshop at Bamboo-In" September 6-7, 2008, less than a week away!

Visit: http://www.bamboo-in.com/about-us/Summe … kshop.html

This workshop offers the most concentrated learning experience in constructing your own Japanese bamboo meditation flute. It also features a very special traditional Japanese music concert by shamisen and koto master Tomoko Yamaguchi on September 5th, at the Seaside Centre, Sechelt BC, Canada. The Sunshine Coast's own Alcvin Ramos will be accompanying her on shakuhachi. Special appearance by Shugetsu Yamaguchi on shakuhachi as well.

This year's workshop continues to teach and refine one's skills in crafting jinashi shakuhachi flutes. Our goal is no less than to make your "jinashikan-making workshop" experience the most interesting and educational weekend you will spend in constructing hocchiku this year! Beginners and advanced students are welcome. The workshop will be lead  by maker, Shugetsu Yamaguchi from Nara. Participants will be trained in all steps of the hocchiku making process, with a special section on binding a shakuhachi. All tools will be provided as well.

You will experience the great joy of creating your own hocchiku with your own hands under the guidance of one of Japan's top shakuhachi makers, putting you directly in the creation process of your personal, shakuhachi meditation instrument. You will understand and know on a deeper level how perfect and beautiful madake bamboo is for making a flute and be inspired to deepen your releationship with the shakuhachi and its playing like you've never experienced before. You will leave with a great feeling of satisfaction and pleasure from making your own flute, as well as a full belly from all the great food!
   
It is going to be a wonderful and delicious weekend. We hope to see you there!

http://www.bamboo-in.com/about-us/Summe … kshop.html

Accommodation information and registration forms available.

Additional notes:

*If you decide to lodge at the Sunshine Zen Monastery please pay your donation to the monastery directly. You can get a receipt from the Master Henry. Remember that everyone who stays there MUST participate in meditation sessions: 5:30 AM - 7:30 AM and 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM.  On day you arrive, please go directly to the Sunshine Zen Monastery and check into your room.

*Final payment in full for the workshop is due by September 5th. For those buying bamboo blanks, you can pay when you come here.

*It may be a good idea to reserve a spot on the ferry (both ways) if you're taking your vehicle as weekends during the summer tend to be VERY busy. Please go here for schedules and reservations: http://www.bcferries.com/schedules/main … rrent.html

*Don't forget your passports! (for non-Canadians).


Here is the schedule for the weekend:

Friday September 5
8:00 - 9:00 PM Traditional Japanese Music Concert at the Seaside Centre, Sechelt, BC, Canada

Saturday, September 6

5:30 - 7:30 AM meditation at the Monastery
8:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 Start workshop
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM more shakuhachi construction
6:00 Dinner
7:30 - 9:30 meditation (for those staying at the Monastery)
10:00 Retire

Sunday, September 7

5:30 - 7:30 AM meditation at the Monastery
8:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 Start workshop
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM more shakuhachi construction
6:00 Dinner or 4:00 for people leaving early
7:30 - 9:30 meditation (for those staying at the Monastery)
10:00 Retire


Let me know if you need any other information.

In Bamboo,

Al

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Alcvin Takegawa Ramos
Bamboo-In Shakuhachi Retreat Centre Director
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Madeira Park, B.C.,V0N 2H0
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MAIL: ramos@dccnet.com
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Last edited by Takegawa (2008-09-01 10:55:16)