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Western Australian Museum – PERTH
JADE BUDDHA FOR UNIVERSAL PEACE
Western Australian Museum – Perth31 October – 15 November 2009
The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace is coming to Perth. The exhibition will be at the WA Museum – Perth from 31 October to 15 November 2009.
The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace is the largest Buddha carved from gemstone quality jade in the world. The Jade Buddha is 2.7 meters high and sits on an alabaster throne of 1.4 metres high, and weighs around 5 tonne.
The Jade Buddha story commenced with the discovery of a rare 18 tonne boulder of translucent jade in Canada, in the year 2000. The Buddha prototype was designed by Australian and Thai sculptors and carved by skilled craftsmen in Thailand. After completion in 2008, the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace embarked on a worldwide tour. The tour will see the Buddha travel to Asia, Australia, North America and Europe. Eventually the Jade Buddha will go to its home at the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Victoria where it will serve as a symbol of peace.
The tour of the Jade Buddha is dedicated to universal peace. It is hoped that everyone who sees the Buddha will be inspired to find peace in their home, their school and work, their family and in their own heart. The exhibition aims to transcend differences between countries, nationalities, communities, religions and cultures.
For more information about the Jade Buddha for Universal peace download a fact sheet here or go to www.jadebuddha.org.au
Jade Buddha for Universal Peace wishes to acknowledge the Western Australian Museum for their support in hosting this event.
Cost: Free event