Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
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Great Stupa of Universal Compassion is a Buddhist
stupa
currently under construction near Bendigo, Victoria
, Australia
. It will be the home of the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace, once the Stupa is complete and when the Jade Buddha has finished its world tour.
The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion will be the same size and design as the Great Stupa of Gyantse in Tibet, which is 50 metres (164 feet) wide along each side at its base and nearly 50 metres high. This will make it the largest stupa in the Western world.
The Gompa, inside the Stupa, will have many features of traditional large Tibetan gompas including large statues of Buddha and other deities. The Gompa will be used for pujas, meditation and teachings. It will also be designed to present an overview of Buddhism to visitors.
Initial cost estimates for the construction and completion of the stupa run into several millions. These funds are being sought through fundraising on an international basis. Construction will take place on a progressive basis as funds become available.
Buddhism
Buddhism is a religion and philosophy encompassing a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices, largely based on teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama, commonly known as the Buddha . The Buddha lived and taught in the northeastern Indian subcontinent some time between the 6th and 4th...
stupa
Stupa
A stupa is a mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics, typically the remains of Buddha, used by Buddhists as a place of worship....
currently under construction near Bendigo, Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. It will be the home of the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace, once the Stupa is complete and when the Jade Buddha has finished its world tour.
The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion will be the same size and design as the Great Stupa of Gyantse in Tibet, which is 50 metres (164 feet) wide along each side at its base and nearly 50 metres high. This will make it the largest stupa in the Western world.
See also
- Jade BuddhaJade BuddhaThe 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...
The Gompa, inside the Stupa, will have many features of traditional large Tibetan gompas including large statues of Buddha and other deities. The Gompa will be used for pujas, meditation and teachings. It will also be designed to present an overview of Buddhism to visitors.
Initial cost estimates for the construction and completion of the stupa run into several millions. These funds are being sought through fundraising on an international basis. Construction will take place on a progressive basis as funds become available.