We finished around 7pm. As fortune would have it, when I called the temple in hopes of finding help to move the equipment back to the shed, Tashi Dorje answered! He's out from Arizona to help work on some construction on a building on site, and has a pick up truck. He came right up in his robes (he's a monk) as he was practicing today and helped us load everything into his truck. So we were indeed able to get a ride back for everything! : )

We are making a bit of a mess when we work right now, so I apologize to those who may be coming out to use the Stupa. We will, when you come, stop working while you circumambulate. And the White Garden is not far from Migyur Dorje at all, and a beautiful place to sit and take in the beauty of the end of summer. Trust that we're working diligently to get the Stupa free of paint, so we can apply a fresh new coat of gold!

Please don't let our work deter you...The Stupa exists only for the sake of benefiting beings, we're just giving them a little TLC to keep them in the world for as long as possible. And remember, there are many Stupas here at KPC, including our recently completed Enlightenment Stupa! That one is right next to the parking lot, and since we're finished with it, you won't have to dodge water spray or paint remover as you enjoy it. In this time of difficulty and great suffering for so many, please do come and take advantage of these precious structures! They are here for you, and all beings suffering in the world...