2019 Rakusu Sewing

As is part of Shao Shan Temple tradition, Rakusu sewing takes place weekly from January to June for those who will be participating in this year's Jukai Ceremony.  Once a week, the Little Hall is transformed into the "Sewing Room" and the quiet atmosphere of sewing-meditation permeates the space.  The Rakusu is an "abbreviated Buddha's Robe" that is created while putting a prayer/intention/mantra in with each stitch.

Example of Rakusu and the mantra

This year Heather and Monica are working on sewing rakusus and will be becoming Rev. Taihaku's formal students.

Thanks to Donna, Judy and Kathleen for their on-going dedication as sewing leaders.