In September of 2006 we held our first ever 'Mediation-Thon' to help raise funds to complete construction of Karma Triyana Dharmachakra monastery in Woodstock, NY. Over the course of the five day event held in Washington Park, at least one participant was meditating at all times. The event turned out to be unexpectedly powerful, and we were able to raise $5000 with the help of local businesses, Albany KTC members, and their friends and families. We also had the good fortune of meeting a bunch of wonderful folks in Washington Park.