Today was a relatively short work day out at the Stupas. Much of the final set of upper steps was already done yesterday, pictures will be late but I'll post them. Norbu moved this week, and he's still unpacking. His computer hasn't made the transition yet. : )
Once we finished with the Stupa we collected some cedar boughs for a smoke offering ceremony. Actually done in time to attend I wanted to help get ready for it. We also worked on getting our statue filling gear out of the temple, our storage area is being dismantled and put to better use, so Norbu is taking it home with him. Statues are filled in a very similar way to Stupas, only a lot smaller.
Norbu took off early to start unpacking, and I stayed to do the puja with Hesper. Ani Rene, our regular chant leader (umset), is out of town this week, so Hesper is doing her best to keep the practice schedule going by herself.
Though we are practitioners, and engage in practice daily, none of this is required for you to come visit us! Everything we do, from the 24 hour a day prayer in the temple, to the daily practices and offering ceremonies, to the physical labor of the Stupa Project and all the other activities, like cutting grass, planting gardens, cleaning altars and sweeping temple floors, we do this all for anyone who is seeking peace. It was the specific intention of our teacher that the temple be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all the time, for anyone needing somewhere to find comfort and peace (even the coffee and tea station was her instruction). The Stupas are also always here, always open. We do this all to bring peace and comfort into the world, for all beings. So do join us! If you're shy, then come see the Stupas! We'll leave you alone if you prefer, or we'll take time to answer your questions if you like! It brings us all great joy when others come to take advantage of what we've worked so hard to offer to the world!
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