The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace – the largest Buddha carved from gemstone quality jade in the world – is due to arrive at Co Lam Temple (3503 S. Graham St.) this Sat., Aug. 21.
The four-ton sculpture will be on display through Sun., Aug. 29, as part of its several year-long tour throughout major cities in Asia and Australia before finding a permanent home at The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Australia.
From the web site:
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 tour began in Vietnam in March 2009, where – over a three month period – an estimated 4 million people paid homage to the Buddha.
So far this year, it’s been to Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, Massachusetts, Virginia and Canada. When it leaves Seattle, the Jade Buddha will travel to Oregon, California, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Hawaii before moving on to Germany and the United Kingdom.
Top/bottom right: Jade Buddha in Vietnam. Photo/Jade Buddha for Universal Peace
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Oo! Idol worship!
….Dave, (and it is obvious that you don’t) you should keep your misinformed opinions to yourself.
I’m not a Buhdist but I think I have to go see this just for the art aspect of it, that thing is sweet!
This is kinda cool. I drove by this morning and it looked like the Buddha was there, covered up with a drape. Can’t wait for the big reveal!
Buddhism does not worship idols. It worships nothing, in fact. It is not faith-based whatsoever. It is a way of life, a way of living in the world. And that’s it.
To Dave: Oo! Misinformed anti-religious zealot!
“It is not faith-based whatsoever”
Spend some time in SE Asia: it’s very much a religion, very much organized and very much ‘faith-based’.
Sorry, Dave. Dunno where you went in SE Asia, but Bhuddism is non-theistic, and the only ‘faith’ one needs is belief in one’s own ability to obtain freedom from delusion.
Since you seem rife with delusion, perhaps you should look into it.
the website has a picture of the installation today
right here in beautiful Rainier Valley
very exciting
http://www.jadebuddha.org.au/en/
I for one am going to say a prayer to Jesus that the Jade Buddha stays safe while visiting our neighborhood, and that many, many, many people are inspired to visit it. I think it’s beautiful and plan to visit it before it leaves; I want my children to have the (possibly once in a life time) opportunity to see this beautiful creation and reflect on its purpose.
Human beings are physical creatures and need physical symbols to help focus our minds and spirits. I believe that the wisdom of “God” is revealed in all of humanity’s wisdom traditions. In the spirit of the Jade Buddha, please stop insulting one another, stop sending out energy of judgement and anger, in this comments section. Love to all.
I for one would like to view this beautiful creation in the spirit of magnificent art. It is crafted in the spirit of peace and love, to inspire
people to greater heights of mutual fellowship no matter what religion or beliefs you have been nurtured in throughout your life. Let’s not waste this opportunity to just to enjoy an art for art’s sake and not to attempt to stoke up strife and hatred because of this “once in a lifetime
opportunity” given to us. I love Jesus and He would not object to us visiting other Christian churches or eastern temples; as long as we don’t participate in their ceremonies. God Bless and Peace and Love to
you all.
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