As the afternoon passed the crew began to dispurse. Lisa, always devoted, stayed to the end. Here she looks over the last areas to be sponged. She and Malik stayed to help clean up. This allowed me to dash in and transform into a properly dressed Ani (nun) for the afternoon tsog.

You can see the repairs are really moving along. Our goal is to have the Stupa ready to paint on 10 Million Day. As with the last major holiday, I'll start now with the invitation! If you're able to make it to Poolesville on July 10th, try to set aside some time to come out! It is a weekend this time, making it easy for many to come during the day. We'll be out during part of the day to offer folks the opportunity to paint the Stupa! We'll have the brushes, the paint, buckets, all you need is the willingness to make the trip! Of course, you don't have to wait for an auspicious day to participate (any day one works on a Stupa is auspicious!).

The Stupas are here for all sentient beings (living things of all forms), they don't care about your beliefs, your height or color, whether your shy or gregarious, they offer profound blessings continuously, without judgment, to all beings with the good fortune to connect with them! That includes the daddy long legs we had to remove today, the birds that made their nest in the umbrella on top, the countless creatures that crawl, fly or wander around it or on it. You too, can receive this effortless blessing, any time! Even the images of the Stupa you see on this page are offering you blessings! Maybe you already feel that!

By these efforts and activities, may all beings without exception be placed in unending joy...