In the early morning hours of December 8th, Rohatsu sesshin finished after 108 hours of zazen.
Outside, it is cold and still.
“Merry Buddha and a happy New Year!”
Hirukawa, Tobi and Murakami
Every one gathers around the bulldozer.
Muho
The abbot moves snow.
Every one gathers around the bulldozer.
Time to make pictures: Yudai
Fujita
Only a few fanatics sat in the zen hall the next morning.
But then you can hear the noise of heavy machinery.
Sandwiches for the trip.
In the evening, we had a small party for those who would start into the winter holidays the next day. This is traditionally the first day we start to use the wood stove in the dining room (the only room that is heated during the winter).
