Japanese Samue Sewing Pattern

[Genshin]

Thank you Myozan. Did not think to look there.

Gassho
Matt

[Taikyo]

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Gassho

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[Jinyo]

Hi Willow,

Interesting post.

Is it not the case also that not dressing in a certain way in certain contexts shows disrespect?

For example, showing up at a funeral or wedding wearing shorts and a t-shirt?

Also, when walking the corridors of a hospital looking for help, it's nice to be able to recognise who's who.

Context appears to be very important here, rather then some general rule.

Gassho
Myozan

Hello Myozan - apologies if it came across that I'm suggesting a general rule. Context is - as you say important - and sometimes it's crucial to be able to recognise who's who.

My feeling about this is subjective - could no doubt change - but the post prompted me to ask myself the question 'does it strike a chord in my heart to wear a robe' and the answer came back as 'no'.

When I ask myself why 'no' - the reasons felt deep seated.

It's hard to explain but I probably need to look at being 'attached to being non-attached.'

Anyway - apologies again if I came across as judgemental



Willow

[Myozan Kodo]

Hi Willow,
I think in the context of a Zendo, robes are not some big statement. On the beach, no one bats a eyelid if you wear swimming togs. But robes on the beach and swimming togs in the Zendo... Well.
Gassho
Myozan

[Daisho]

Another alternative are hospital scrubs. They come in colors, fit loosely and won't break the bank. In fact, my favorite thrift store has them for 4 bucks. My usual sitting attire is a baggy t shirt, shorts and Rakusu.

[Mp]

Another alternative are hospital scrubs. They come in colors, fit loosely and won't break the bank. In fact, my favorite thrift store has them for 4 bucks. My usual sitting attire is a baggy t shirt, shorts and Rakusu.

That is a great idea Daisho and would be easy to dye if you wanted then black or blue.

Plus it would be cool to say, "got to get to the zafu, STAT"!!!

Gassho
Shingen

[Jundo]

Hi Willow,
I think in the context of a Zendo, robes are not some big statement. On the beach, no one bats a eyelid if you wear swimming togs. But robes on the beach and swimming togs in the Zendo... Well.
Gassho
Myozan

Well, I have worn my robes on a beach. So, someday soon I will wear my swimming togs in the Zendo. Gee, one could also wear a space suit or diapers or a football helmet. No problem.

Gassho, J

[Biko]

I know all the Asian trappings aren't necessary but I love to create things, it's one of my passions. And I want to have something for retreat. I was a student of the western esoteric tradition for many years and I tend to find that when I don a specific "special" outfit for my practice it adds a special something that tells my subconscious that I am stepping out of everyday life and into the sacred. And I simply enjoy challenging myself. I'm pretty good with my sewing machine if I do say so myself. Have made a lot of my own clothes for years.

Gassho, Jeffrey

[MyoHo]

Jundo,

Maybe we should do a `let´s go to the beach zazenkai´sometime? Like when we did the `Harlem shake`thing. Not to mock or make fun of anything or anyone but to practice some detachment and keep a healthy sense of `lightness´ in what we do. Just a thought .

Gassho

Enkyo

[Myozan Kodo]

Spare us the swim suit, Jundo, and I'll reciprocate by not wearing my Speedos ;-)

[Jinyo]

Well, I have worn my robes on a beach. So, someday soon I will wear my swimming togs in the Zendo. Gee, one could also wear a space suit or diapers or a football helmet. No problem.

Gassho, J

..... and there was that priceless sit along video with a shower cap if my memory serves me right ?

Gassho

Willow

[Rich]

When its cold, a sitting robe helps.

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[Shokai]

Not sure if I'd ever attempt to sew my own. I still have four sets left from Japan. The fifth got sewn into my first Rakusu
I certainly am thankful for them during the cool winter evenings. One set is of particularly good qualitym was a gift and, I save that one for winter zazen.

gassho,

[Jundo]

When its cold, a sitting robe helps.

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So would a space suit or just a sweater.

[Rich]

So would a space suit or just a sweater.

Yah, but they don't provide the tent effect.