SPECIAL THANKS

Thank you Mandala Holders for bringing your talent and enthusiasm to the Mandala Holder meetings in Berkeley. It was so inspiring to be amongst the leaders of our community and feel your passion for this work. Thank you for giving your time and extraordinary skills - we are so excited for the infinite possibilities of what the future holds!

Thank you to the Events Team in Berkeley - Choying, Jivani, Ranjani, Priya and Mike Cole. Your tireless effort is a cornerstone for our work in the Bay Area. Thank you for all the hard work you do to make our many events happen. Thank you for creating a time and place for the dharma to exist - we are so fortunate to have you in our Mandala.

Thank you to the Berkeley Dharma House for being so energetic and inspiring. You are the invisible action behind the scenes that is the magic of our work in Berkeley. Thank you for giving up your rooms for Kali Ma, Derrick and staff, for hosting events, for preparing the space for the teachings, and for holding an unwavering space of practice.

Thank you Natana and Janak for hosting the retreat staff in your home and making us feel so welcome. We deeply appreciate all the effort you put into creating a beautiful, clean space. Thank you for everything that you do.

Thank you Judy Baker for organizing guest accommodations in Grass Valley. Your guest coordination helped many people find a place to rest and relax during our events in March. Also, thank you for hosting Trusha, Chandala and Xena in your lovely home. Your openness and kindness was heartwarming - thank you for being so generous and accommodating.

Thank you Ganga for hosting Kali Ma and Derrick in your home during the Spontaneous Buddhahood retreat. We deeply appreciate your generosity and kindness. Thank you for being so inviting and preparing a space for the teacher. We are so glad to have you as a part of our Grass Valley community.

Thank you to Margaret and the Sky Drum Dharma House for hosting our many events in March. Through your devotion the Spontaneous Buddhahood retreat was a great success. Thank you for creating such a lovely atmosphere both for the teachings and for the Mandala Potluck Dinner. Your amazing effort and devotion helps our work grow and blossom in Grass Valley.

Thank you to our Nevada City Volunteers. Thank you Chris for playing the guitar at our teaching - your musical talent brought so much energy and liveliness to this night. Thank you Grover for running the sound at this public program. Your hard work ensured that people were able to hear the teachings.

Thank you Chenpo for assisting Kali Ma during the Spontaneous Buddhahood retreat. Your service and devotion were a great help. Thank you for being so attentive and focused throughout the weekend - we are so happy to work with you in this way.

Thank you John for your initiative and hard work during Karma Yoga at the Sky Drum Dharma House in Grass Valley. Thank you for cutting and clearing the trees around the house. We really appreciate your skill and expertise in this area.

Thank you Sebastian for setting up the sound for the events in Grass Valley. Thank you for being so workable and diligent in this matter. Because of your hard work people were able to easily hear the teachings, and we were also able to record them. We deeply appreciate your effort and time.

Thank you Anadi for preparing the tea during the Spontaneous Buddhahood retreat. Your attention to details ensured that people were able to get refreshments during the breaks. Thank you for being part of our Grass Valley team.

Thank you Jasiah for helping prepare the Sky Drum Dharma House and grounds for our events in March. Once again you have shown up and done exactly what was needed. Thank you so much for your diligence and willingness to work hard. We appreciate you very much.

Thank you Trusha, Indra and Chojar for fearlessly watching, caring and feeding for Butter-Bean, Denzel and Noodle while Kali Ma, Derrick Pawo and the staff were on retreat. Your training and devotion enabled us all to enjoy our time snow boarding. Thank you very much!