After 17 years, bendigos great stupa of universal compassion has finally completed construction, and was unveiled to the public late last month. Memorials are placed beneath the trees that surround the great stupa. The great stupa is the final home for the largest gem quality jade buddha in existence. A solid bronze plaque is mounted on a sandstone block and placed at the base of the chosen tree. The great stupa of universal compassion, being built near bendigo australia, is 50 metres square at its base and nearly 50 metres high. Join evesak this sunday 10 may at 4pm aest with buddhist centres from across australia who have contributed to a wonderful program.
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Two cute kangaroos in peace park of stupa this morning. The great stupa of universal compassion was unveiled for the first time since reaching its total height of 48metres, after 17 years in construction. Book your the great stupa of universal compassion hotel with our easy booking widget. Marvel at the extensive collection of artworks and holy relics. Book your tickets online for the great stupa of universal compassion, bendigo. The great stupa of universal compassion vacation deals. The great stupa is making it possible for the bereaved to choose from a range of auspicious memorials for family and friends. There will be a vesak festival of light at the stupa on saturday 17th may 2014, between 12 noon and 7. Book your the great stupa of universal compassion, myers flat holiday home online from 122night. By kathy longshaw the great stupa of universal compassion, is a wonderful experience, it is a growing project so with each visit there is more to experience. His holiness the dalai lama encouraged us to develop the library as a centre to encourage wider research, study and discussion on buddhism, science and other religions and contemplative philosophies. The great stupa of universal compassion is an fpmt project near bendigo, australia which, once completed, will be the largest stupa in the western world. The great stupa of universal compassion 1,097 views 17.
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