Alps Hiking Intensive Kinhin Meditation Pilgrim Retreat Zazen Zen
/ Munen Alain M. Lafon / 1 min read

When you are walking, your hand moves back and forth

Scenes from an intensive walking meditation pilgrimage through the Swiss Alps

When you are walking, your hand moves back and forth

When practicing walking meditation (Kinhin), every movement becomes an object of our awareness. Notice how, with each step, the hand naturally sways back and forth — a gentle reminder of impermanence and the never-ending flow of causes and conditions.

The photographs below capture moments from an intensive pilgrimage through the Swiss Alps. May they inspire you to bring mindfulness to each step of your own daily walk.

“Mind is like a skilled archer — the body follows wherever it aims.” — Zen saying

Interested in experiencing this practice in person? Join our next Pilgrim Retreat at Lambda Zen Temple.

Gallery

Sunrise over the mountains at the start of our walk Early morning glow during walking meditation Soft morning light at Mount Wiggis Practitioners standing in silent contemplation Step by step attention to every movement Finding balance on rocky ground Clear alpine air sharpens the senses Crossing a lush summer meadow The Sangha walking together in silence Short pause to take in the view Hands naturally swing back and forth while walking Steep ascent demands full attention Meditative steps towards the summit Kinhin practice on a mountain trail Walking meditation at the edge of a cliff Taking a mindful breath at the viewpoint Group photo after hours of mindful walking Descent through alpine forest Closing the practice with gratitude

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