Rohatsu: Celebrating the Buddha's Awakening

Over 2,500 years ago, on the 8th day of the 12th month, the Buddha awakened under the Bodhi tree.

The energy devoted by participants in the Rohatsu Sesshin is dedicated to this historic moment.

This year, the retreatants braved the snow in the Vosges du Nord to commemorate the event.

Here are a few photos from this week of commitment.