Sesshin and First Snow

Shao Shan Temple's autumn sesshin was October 16-18. 

A group of devoted practioners gathered for the Sunday Zazenkai.               

During the sesshin, sun alternated with bursts of snow flurries - the first snow of the year! 

Thanks to all who participated.

Family Program mandalas

During October's family program, with the changing seasons - the topic was impermanence.  

The children created (impermanent) mandalas on the ground out of natural materials -  rocks, leaves, sticks, pinecones, etc.