Antjia worked all afternoon. You can see the merciless sunset already starting to happen here. Ashby and Amber stayed until it got dark. We gave it our best shot, and once again, got a lot done, but not as much as we'd hoped. : )

The first coat of gold is nearly complete, and the spire and top of the bumpa now have 2 coats of gold on them. We're nursing our last gallon of paint, and looking for places to get more. The color is brilliant (hard to really appreciate it in these dark photos). Though it's perfect for us, one can see where it's applications might be otherwise limited, hence, the relatively small supply. We'll be fanning out across the Metro area though looking for sources!

Our budget is gone, so if you'd like to help us get this precious Stupa gilded before winter hits we'll put your offering to good use! There's a link on this page, or you can contact us directly if you prefer (just send a comment with your info and we'll give you all our info--we're a 501c non-profit so it's tax deductable).

Of course, there's never a need to make an offering (though it's always beneficial to do so, whether it's incense, water, food or flowers, or the funds needed to keep the Stupas in good repair). The Stupas offer their blessings constantly, free of charge. It is our sincere hope you will come and see these magnificent structures for yourself. Khenpo Norgye refered to them as spiritual "power spots" when he was here, but even if you're not spiritual you can still enjoy their beauty...