The rakusu is a miniature version of a standard kāṣāya worn around the neck like a bib. The rakusu is a garment possibly of Chinese origins, [1] potentially dating back to the periods of the Buddhist persecutions from which the Chán Buddhist tradition emerged as the strongest sect.

Oct 12, 2016 · Called a rakusu, it’s a miniature version of the Buddha’s monastic robe. Since the Buddha’s robe was said to be a patchwork of discarded fabrics, rakusus are made of different fabrics sewn together in a patchwork pattern that resembles a brick wall.

Dec 23, 2019 · A shortened version of Buddha’s robe, the rakusu is a symbolic garment worn by Buddhist practitioners. Its form has evolved over centuries, incorporating elements from various traditions as it’s made its way across geography and time.

We make either a Soto or Rinzai style rakusu, made from Silk Brocade, Silk, Linen, or Poly-Cotton material. All our rakusus are made with great care on Vashon Island in Washington state. You may choose from the three different rakusu rings.

This kit will allow you to sew your own classic Rinzai rakusu. It is the custom in many traditions to sew one’s own rakusu. The rakusu is a small version of the kesa, so is an abbreviated representation of the Buddha’s original robe.

Oct 28, 2014 · A student who enters the Soto Zen lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi must undertake the remarkable endeavor of sewing a rakusu, which will be worn during zazen, practice discussions, lectures and other Dharma activities. Sewing begins with permission from the student’s teacher.

In our Japanese Zen lineage the precept-taking ceremony is called Jukai. Those who wish to take Jukai begin by sewing a Rakusu, a bib-like garment assembled from cloth strips. The practice emerged from the custom set by the Buddha, whose followers sewed their own robes.

Oct 24, 2020 · The rakusu is practice attire. It is worn after the first sitting block of the morning for zazen, service, oryoki, daisan or dokusan. The rakusu does not signify practice status, religious affiliation or authority.

The rakusu is an abbreviated form of the kesa (kasaya), the outer robe worn by the Buddha and his disciples. One wears it as a reminder to oneself of one's own commitment to practice; it is not worn as a display to anyone else. In keeping with the tradition, one sews one's own rakusu.

Buddha's Robe is Sewn. Booklet about Buddhist robes (kesa, okesa, rakusu), how they are sewn, robe symbolism, sewing techniques, stiching, patterns shown on garments