E Q U I N O X 2009
e q u i n o x [from Latin aequinoctium : aequi,equal+ nox, night]
Equinox, in space, is either of two points on the celestial sphere at which the ecliptic intersects the celestial equator.
Equinox, in time, is either of the two times during a year when the sun crosses the celestial equator and when the length of day and night are approximately equal: the vernal equinox or the autumnal equinox.
In Buddhism the equinox is referred to as O-Higan. It is related to crossing over from the material plane to the spiritual plane. Thus it is a period, in both spring and fall, when the provisional world and the absolute are in close alignment. It is a time for reflection and interpenetration of our lives to connect with all sentient beings and our environment.
At Sun Farm we celebrate the spring and fall equinox, as a moment to focus on our connection with the environment, celebrate with the surrounding nature the balance of day and night as light and darkeness.
Sunrise at Sunrise Trellis
Sunset at Sun Mandala
