sitting at my desk caffeinating…

…and slowly easing into a big work week, much to do in follow-up from last weekend’s Board of Director’s meeting in NYC, and this past Thursday’s Losar party (hey Thup, we gotta take that big photo of the Dalai Lama back to the Office of Tibet, yo!). Lhadon is outta here for Canada tomorrow, this coming weekend is the ‘sector 3′ conference at NYU… a bunch of workshops to get together.

And of course, i’m looking for a pot o’ gold. SFT needs resources to keep up the good fight, and they haven’t been comin’ that easy lately. House party coming up in Santa Fe, talkin’ to Brett at Juice Design (& gallery) in San Fran about a benefit art show, and sending out a spring appeal in the mail to all of SFT’s members and supporters asap. You got any bright ideas? Happy week – Han

Losar Party Video Highlights

For all of those who missed the party last night, or who’d just like to reminisce, here’s some highlights for you. Apologies for the dark lighting and poor sound- we’re still learning how to use this new tech!

Note: about two-thirds through this video, you can hear, though not see, an amazing prayer recited/sung by our two resident SFT monks, Geshe-la and Kushu-la.

Audio Posts from the Losar Party

Our intrepid reporter did his best to cover the events unfolding at the Losar Party this Thursday evening. Listen to the three audio posts below for insight, inspiration, and well, honestly, mild intoxication due to the powerful Tibetan chang brewed for the event!

This post features Tsetan (sp?) from the Tibetan Institute of the Performing Arts (TIPA) performing traditional music on the dranyen.

More audio fun…

Interviews at the party with Han-shan, SFT’s Director of Development, Tom, a videographer who produced SFT’s DVD documentary, and Nima, a former member of the Board of Directors, and now a very helpful legal expert volunteer!

More audio fun…

Interviews with Jane, the gracious party host, Sophia, SFT Board Member, and Sonam or “SFT Kushu-la”, our resident monk.