Overnight 20 centimetres of fresh powder blanketed the whole valley. That was more than enough reason for a spontaneous snow-shoe hike!
After the morning zazen we strapped on the shoes right in front of Lambda Zen Temple and began our ascent through silent forests and up the white slopes. Each step became a mindful walking meditation (kinhin) – breath, crunching snow and the crisp winter air merging into one.
A few hours later we reached the tree line, enjoyed hot tea while looking over the clouds covering the valley and then made our way back down, following the trail that our own footprints had carved.
If you would like to join us on one of these impromptu hikes, keep an eye on the weather forecast – and on our retreat schedule. Winter offers unique opportunities to practice stillness in motion.
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Snowshoe Hiking
Winter Meditation
