We added some new stuff to the website.  I changed the Photo Album to be prettier, and we’ve got a new project to help support a monastery in Tibet.  Each project now has its’ own page, which you can access from the Current Projects page or the dropdown menu under Current Projects.  Be sure to check out the new Tibetan Nun Project to find out the details of the latest organization Padma is helping support.

Just got back from the 10th annual fundraiser at the Jeremy that Padma was invited to.  I think we did really well.  One of Pasang’s tapestries sold for over $2000!  I’m hoping this brings a lot more attention to the organization and to the website, which means I’ve got my work cut out for me!

In anticipation, I’m planning on introducing some new features.  One of them will be a subscription option to this blog, so subscribers can get email updates — I’m hoping we can get the newsletter posted on the blog (as well as smaller updates in between), to keep everyone informed about what’s going on in Padma.  I’ve also got some bigger ideas planned that are top secret, but will be revealed soon.  Stay tuned!

Luke hasn’t yet figured out the wonders of technologies enough to take a few minutes to post the happenings to this blog, so I’m here to report what he’s up to and what’s new in the Padma Organization.

Luke’s just moved into a Tibetan temple to make Buddha statues for a couple weeks.  He’s excited to announce that Padma will be one of three groups to receive equal shares at an upcoming fundraiser in Park City.  He invites everyone to come support these great organizations.  The fundraiser will be on September 5 at Jeremy Country Club.  We hope to see you all there!

Luke’s on the road. Like, on the road in the Kerouac sense. He’s taking the month off to “Hitchhike for Padma.” He’s going to be sending in notes from on the road to post on this road journal. We hope to keep this blog maintained, as well, and put up new and exciting events in the Padma world. Check back soon.

-chris