An Oryoki Circle

[Myozan Kodo]

Hi Sekishi,
Sorry to say it is not much like the real thing. Do the bowls nest into each other? It does not look like they do.

The big, Buddha bowl should have a smooth, curved bottom. In fact, it sits on a little stand. Your bowls look the incorrect shape and size, I am sorry to say. There are other items missing, too, in the set.

Also, do you have cloths? You could make or buy some if not.

Again, you can work with these bowls in the meantime, to internalise the form. But you will need bowls closer to the real thing at some stage.

All will become apparent!

Gassho
Myozan

[Myozan Kodo]

Hi again.
Just to restate: we will work with what you've got. If the bottom of your Buddha bowl is not orthodox, find a small dish to slip underneath as a stand. We will use our imaginations and improvise. We will get on just fine.

And, just to say again, I, too, am a student with you. I look forward to learning right alongside you all.

I'm planning to start week one on January 26th at 7:30 PM GMT.

Gassho
Myozan

[Kantai]

Looking forward to this.

Gassho
Kantai/Edward (milarepa)

[Sekishi]

Hi Myozan,

Definitely not "the real thing", but hopefully "good enough".

Anyhow, the bowls nest, but the Buddha bowl does not have a lid / stand (and does not have the "rounded" shape normal to that bowl). For the rohatsu retreat I used a spatula that I cut down to the same length as a setsu, however I do have a setsu somewhere too.

Here is a photo of my set as it is currently (I did not have time to look for the setsu this morning):

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I think at this point I'm most concerned with being able to participate in the study group. A high-priced "real" set might have to wait for a bit.

Thank you for your input, and for taking on the study group as a project.

Deep bows,
Sekishi

Hi Sekishi,
Sorry to say it is not much like the real thing. Do the bowls nest into each other? It does not look like they do.

The big, Buddha bowl should have a smooth, curved bottom. In fact, it sits on a little stand. Your bowls look the incorrect shape and size, I am sorry to say. There are other items missing, too, in the set.

Also, do you have cloths? You could make or buy some if not.

Again, you can work with these bowls in the meantime, to internalise the form. But you will need bowls closer to the real thing at some stage.

All will become apparent!

Gassho
Myozan

[Heisoku]

Looks good to me Sekishi, and like you I cannot afford the full set. I am looking to make my own but haven't even found the nested bowls yet. May have to give it a miss this time round!
Gassho.

[Taikyo]

Hi Heisoku,

I posted this to you a couple of weeks ago:

Hi Heisoku,

I don't think you can get a set in the UK - at least I tried & couldn't find a supplier. I bought a three bowl set in Kanshoji when I was there last summer. However, today I received a package from the US and it was a lacquered six-bowl set from the Monastery Store ( a late surprise Xmas present from my wife). So if you can't get hold of a set you're welcome to the three bowl set to practice with.


Gassho


Taikyo

Let me know if this is helpful and we can arrange to get them to you
Gassho
Taikyo

[Heisoku]

Sorry Taikyo I must have read this post without my specs! This is wonderful of you. I would very much appreciate borrowing this set! I will pm you. Gassho.

[Entai]

I'm very interested in learning this. I would have no other option than to use the set I assembled for the Rohatsu retreat. I'll be joining in the recorded versions.
Thank you for the opportunity.

Gassho,
Entai / Bill