Summer Mini-Practice-Period - July 25-28

 Thanks to all who participated in creating an inspirational, joyful, productive mini summer practice period at Shao Shan Temple.  There was strong sangha participation in several days of monastic schedule including meditation, services, meals and work practice.  
One participant shared that he experience "work as practice" for the first time as part of this experience.

Meditation

Work Circle

The Garden

Meal preparation

Meals

Services

Little Hall carpentry

Honey!

At the end of the Mini-Practice Period was a 5-Precept ceremony for Jake Burke (accompanied by a dramatic thunderstorm).