This will be a 2.5 day sesshin at Bilberry Hill Centre (near Birmingham)

Start:

Thursday, 2nd November at about 6pm to eat at about 8pm

Finish:

Sunday 5th November after lunch and clean-up (around  3:00 pm – please plan on staying for clean-up – we need your assistance)

Led By:

Seiho Chris Preist is a senior monk from the British Sangha.  He began practice with Nanshin Nancy Amphoux in 1989 and was ordained as a monk in 1992 by Shogen Jean Baby.  He is currently the committee chair of IZAUK.

Location:

Bilberry Hill Centre, Rose Hill, Lickey, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 8RT

The Bilberry Hill Centre is located on the outskirts of Birmingham, within walking distance of the delightful 500 acre Lickey Hills country park.  Being close (but not too close) to Britain’s central city makes it easily accessible for everyone.  There is a variety of accommodation at the centre, including some single rooms.

How to get there: The nearest train stations are Barnt Green and Longbridge.  Bus number 98 leaves every 15 to 30 minutes from Birmingham city centre stopping at Rednal, Local taxis are Roundabout Cars 0121 453 1313 and Gold’n’Black Taxis 0121 453 4949.

Bring:

Everything you need for zazen (a zafu, if you have one – and a bowl to eat from along with a spoon, a fork and a cloth to wrap them in) – Bring loose, dark-coloured clothing for zazen.

Cost:

Friend of IZAUK: Recommended £135, Low-waged £110, Unwaged £85

Non-member: Recommended £150, Low-waged £125, Unwaged £95

You will receive a £5 discount if you send a £25 deposit with your booking slip (or online payment) if before 26th October.  Deposits are normally non-refundable.
IZAUK members can apply for help from the bursary fund through Peter Moorhouse at northwaleszen@outlook.com.   – don’t let lack of money keep you from practice.

Information and Registration:

For more information, contact Maddie on 01603 743 911 or email: maddiep@phonecoop.coop

To register please either complete this booking slip and return it to Maddie Parisio, along with a cheque, to 16 CambourneClose, Norwich, NR5 0DB

Or register and send your payment/deposit via Paypal by completing the Form on HERE on the IZAUK Website