The end of one year and the beginning of a new one
seems like an especially good time to think about —
and, if possible, make — snow buddhas: snowmen
in the shape of Buddha, that remind us of the imper-
manence, creativity and connectedness of all life. A
year ago today, we had a posting about snow buddhas
that is as timely and informative as ever, and includes
a number of haiku and photos.
“snowbuddhaChadGS” original photo
by Alison Shumway, via Chad W. Shumway
Whether your profession (or your home life) leaves you
stressed or joyful, making a snow buddha, and watching
its progress is fun and educational.
If you haven’t got snow where you live, mud
and sand also make great materials for your
homemade buddhas.
wintry mix
the kids make a snow buddha
and a mud buddha
snow turns to rain –
our Buddha’s visit
cut short
dagosan / David Giacalone
“snowflakeS” Explore our new New Year Haiku & Senryu Page.
December 31, 2005
New Year’s Eve: good time for a snow buddha
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Happy New Year David (I hope you’re not still at your computer. I’ll be logging off soon to hang out with Bruce, the girls and some friends. Hope 2006 is great. Carolyn
Comment by Carolyn Elefant — December 31, 2005 @ 7:39 pm
Happy New Year David (I hope you’re not still at your computer. I’ll be logging off soon to hang out with Bruce, the girls and some friends. Hope 2006 is great. Carolyn
Comment by Carolyn Elefant — December 31, 2005 @ 7:39 pm
Thanks Carolyn. I hope the transition in 2006 was fun for all. I was smart enough to stay offline and enjoy a friendly-noisy-tastey party, where I was the eldest guest (get used to it) and I learned about having one grape for each month at midnight (with a wish for each) — apparently a Costa Rican tradition.
Comment by David Giacalone — January 1, 2006 @ 5:29 pm
Thanks Carolyn. I hope the transition in 2006 was fun for all. I was smart enough to stay offline and enjoy a friendly-noisy-tastey party, where I was the eldest guest (get used to it) and I learned about having one grape for each month at midnight (with a wish for each) — apparently a Costa Rican tradition.
Comment by David Giacalone — January 1, 2006 @ 5:29 pm