This is Rinpoche's alter in Jakarta ... with [a smaller] Jade Buddha. Rinpoche keeps highly praising the art and how well it came out !!! Rinpoche is very very happy with how things are going with the project. I think you can really rejoice!! Love Ven. Roger.
World Tour
7-14 Feb 2010
Phap Vuong Temple
715 Vista Ave
Escondido, California, USA

Lama Zopa Rinpoche response to news of the developments at the Great Stupa and Jade Buddha (January 5 2010)

Rinpoche finished retreat today and said
“CONGRATULATIONS … ITS HAPPENING!” Rinpoche was very very happy to hear of the success of the Jade Buddha … the numbers of people who were coming to see the statue. Rinpoche sends His Greetings, Love and Prayers and heartfelt thanks to Ian and Judy Green.

Lama Zopa Rinpoche response to news of the consecration of the Jade Buddha by His Holiness the Dalai Lama (January 5 2010)

Rinpoche has just seen the photos here and watched some of the video and made the comment … “REALLY SOMETHING THAT THE ORGANISATION CAN REJOICE IN !” Rinpoche was really impressed.

Lama Zopa Rinpoche on the response to the Jade Buddha in Sydney

Rinpoche was really amazed at the interest in Sydney and kept His hands in the mudra of prostration for a long time, saying all those people received strong imprints for enlightenment. Then still shaking His head with His hands in the mudra of prostration saying “amazing … amazing … amazing … amazing …” Rinpoche was really happy with this news!

“Mandala Lights” appear around Jade Buddha

Very unusual lights have regularly appeared in photographs taken of the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace.
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Lama Zopa Rinpoche on the 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. As much as possible remember this and to REJOICE, this is such a wonderful achievement!!! 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.”

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The Jade Buddha
The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace is the largest Buddha carved from gemstone quality jade in the world. The Jade Buddha is 2.7 metres high and sits on an alabaster throne of 1.4 high. The Jade Buddha itself weighs around 4 tonne and has been valued at $5 million. Its size and beauty make it a wonder of the world. The Buddha inside the Mahabodhi Stupa in Bodh Gaya (India) is the model for the Great Jade Buddha. This Buddha was chosen because it is universally recognised by all Buddhists.

The purpose of exhibiting the Jade Buddha around the world is for everyone, irrespective of their religion, to take a moment to reflect upon peace; peace for the world; peace in their relationships; peace for their families and friends; peace at work; peace in their mind. We hope that such positive inspiration will bring joy and motivation in the lives of those who are able to see the Jade Buddha.

The Jade Buddha is on tour throughout major cities in Asia and Australia before being set up at The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Australia.

Our brochure contains details on the history and carving of the Jade Buddha. The newsletter of The Great Stupa, “Chorten” contains news and insights on the building of The Great Stupa. These may be downloaded below.

Brochure download icon
Jade Buddha Brochure
Poem download icon
Jade Buddha Poem by Quảng Từ Vân
Fact Sheet download icon
Jade Buddha Fact Sheet
Media Kit download icon
Jade Buddha Media Kit
Chorten Newsletter download icon
Chorten, No. 29
Newsletter of The Great Stupa