Bendigo - The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
The Great Stupa is located just outside of Bendigo, and is the largest Stupa being built in the Western world. It will be 50 metres high and 50 metres square at its base and is being built to last 1000 years.
The Great Stupa is the same design and size as the Gyantse Stupa (Kumbum) in Tibet. The Gyantse Stupa is one of the treasures of the Buddhist world.
The Gompa (temple) inside the Stupa will have many features of traditional large Tibetan gompas including large statues of Buddhas and deities. The Gompa will be used for pujas, meditation and teachings. It is also designed to present an overview of Buddhism to visitors.
Beautiful gardens surround the Stupa and the Peace Park showcases symbols from many faiths including Catholic, Sikh, Islam, Hindu and Buddhist.
The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace is the largest Buddha carved from gemstone quality jade in the world. The size and beauty of the statue make it a wonder of the world. The Buddha has been carved from a rare boulder of translucent jade ('Polar Pride') which was discovered in Canada in the year 2000. The Jade Buddha is 2.5 metres high and sits on an alabaster throne of close to 1.6 metres high. The Jade Buddha itself weighs around 4 tonne and is considered to be priceless.
StupaView Cafe is an extension of The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion which provides visitors with delicious coffee, decadent desserts and mouth-watering lunch options.
Construction is taking place on a progressive basis as funds become available.
Opening Hours:
Opening Times
Cost:
Self guided tours are by donation.
Location
25 Sandhurst Town Road, Myers Flat 3556 Map
✆ (03) 5446 7568
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Web Links
→ www.stupa.org.au
