Oh look at this Jade Buddha...so beautiful beyond compare!!
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Jade Buddha For Universal Peace [From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia]
The Jade Buddha on display
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The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace is a polar jade statue of the Gautama Buddha sourced from northern Canada in 2000 and later carved by Thai artisans. It stands 2.7 meters high and is valued at more than A$5 million. This four-tonne statue was created for the Great Stupa in Bendigo, Victoria in Australia and was consecrated by the Dalai Lama.
Its model is the Buddha statue of the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, India.
Mandala Lights around the Jade Buddha
Unusual lights have allegedly appeared in photographs taken of the Jade Buddha. These lights allegedly first appeared at Quan The Am temple in Da Nang. They have since been sighted at every showing of the Jade Buddha in Vietnam, Australia and USA. These lights appear in a wide range of conditions and are even claimed to appear inside buildings such as the Museum of Western Australia in Perth and the Sydney Entertainment Centre. The lights have been called “Mandala Lights” because of the symmetrical design which has a similarity to a Buddhist mandala. The lights appear to be semi-transparent, and when enlarged they seem to be made up of many colours.
Jade Buddha Tour
Lama Zopa Rinpoche has said “ It will illuminate the world and bring inconceivable peace and happiness and help prevent the destruction that is happening so much in the world, including war.”
“I want to emphasize the importance of so many people, I think it seems millions of people, who have seen the statue and have therefore have had strong imprints placed in their minds for enlightenment. … Please remember the benefits to sentient beings in what you are doing with the tour, by people even merely seeing the Jade Buddha, ultimately brings them extensive benefit.”
The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace is the largest Buddha carved from gemstone quality jade in the world. The Jade Buddha sits on an alabaster throne of 1.4 meters high. The Buddha inside the Mahabodhi Stupa in Bodh Gaya (India) is the model for the Jade Buddha. This Buddha was chosen because it is universally recognised by Buddhists.
The purpose of exhibiting the Jade Buddha around the world is to raise awareness of Buddhism and promote peace.
The Jade Buddha is currently on tour throughout major cities around the world before it is finally placed at The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Australia.
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Love the beautiful Jade Buddhayawares/sirikanya/Tep]
