Join Kodo Nishimura, international make-up artist and Buddhist monk, at Pantechnicon for a series of events to celebrate the UK release of his book This Monk Wears Heels. Keep scrolling to find out more…
Show Your Colours: Make-Up Talk with Kodo Nishimura
Wednesday 16th March, 2.30pm – 4pm and 6pm – 7.30pm
This is the ultimate tutorial to gender-neutral make-up from Kodo Nishimura. Drawing on Buddhist principles of acceptance and equality, Kodo will show participants how make-up can help us all express our authentic selves and raise our self-esteem.
Tickets are £25 and include a signed copy of Kodo’s book, for more information and to book your spot click here.
This Monk Wears Heels: Be Who You Are – Book Launch
Thursday 17th March, 6pm – 7.30pm
Kodo Nishimura shares his unique and practical guide to positivity and self-acceptance in his newly released book, This Monk Wears Heels. Filled with practical tips for positive thinking and insights into the philosophical approach to life Kodo has crafted as a Buddhist monk and detailing his journey to self- love, the book provides a gentle, loving, and encouraging voice for all those who dare to be different. This exclusive event will include a Q&A session with Kodo, followed by a book signing.
Tickets are £25 and include a signed copy of Kodo’s book, for more information and to book your spot click here.
Changing the LGBTQIA+ Conversation in the East – A Talk with Kodo Nishimura and Kan
Saturday 19th March, 2pm – 3.30pm
While there has been a proliferation of positive LGBTQIA+ representations in western media in recent years, eastern media has been slow to follow suit. In this intimate chat and reunion with Queer Eye: We’re in Japan! hero Kan (@kanyonce), Kodo and Kan will share how they are working to convince the older generations and LGBTQIA+ youth in Japan, as well as people around the world, to accept that it’s okay to be YOU–whomever you are!
Tickets are £25 and include a signed copy of Kodo’s book, for more information and to book your spot click here.
Be Who You Are: A Talk About Sexuality & Buddhism with Kodo Nishimura
Sunday 20th March, 3.30pm – 5pm
Join Kodo for a chat as he dives into Buddhist teachings and shares Buddhism’s take on sexuality, inclusivity and self-identity, and how he is working to use his platform to add his unique voice and perspective to religious and secular conversations surrounding spirituality and LGBTQIA+ rights within the modern era.
Tickets are £25 and include a signed copy of Kodo’s book, for more information and to book your spot click here.
