[Shaku] Jinashi Shakuhachi Making Workshop last minute reminder

Dear shakuhachi friends,

Just a last minute reminder of the "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/
SummerHocchikuMakingWorkshop.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, 8:00 PM
at the Seaside Centre, Sechelt BC, Canada. Alcvin Ramos will be
accompanying her on shakuhachi. Special appearance by Shugetsu
Yamaguchi.

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, Shugestsu 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 Shugestsu Yamaguchi, 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/SummerHocchikuMakingWorkshop.html

Accommodation information and registration forms available.

Additional notes:

*If you decide to lodge at the Sunshine Zen Monastery please pay 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/mainland/vasc-current.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 shak construction
6:00 Dinner
7:30 - 9:30 meditation
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 shak construction
6:00 Dinner or 4:00 for people leaving early
7:30 - 9:30 meditation
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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tel: 604.883.2023
cell: 604.788.0060
MAIL: ramos@dccnet.com
WEB: www.bamboo-in.com/about-us/ramos.htm
www.myspace.com/alcvintakegawaramos

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Received on Sun Aug 31 13:30 PDT 2008