The Beginning of Winter fell on Nov. 7th, indicating increasingly cold weather and a time when creatures are in resting state to save energy. The Longquan Sangha cleaned the yard and installed wind-proofing curtains to prepare for practices in winter.

Nov.9^th ,2017【Sangha’s Study and Practice】The Beginning of winter fell on Nov. 7^th , indicating increasingly cold weather and a time when creatures are in resting state to save energy. The leaves of the thousand-year old gingko tree have turned yellow. The Longquan Sangha cleaned the yard and installed wind-proofing curtains to prepare for practices in winter. Winter is a good time for one to compose oneself, save energy and focus on Buddhist practices, a time for one to appreciate the Buddha Dharma in peace and tranquility.