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The World Tour began in March 2009
in Vietnam. In just 3 months around
4 million people paid homage to the
Jade Buddha in Vietnam. After Vietnam
the Jade Buddha traveled to
Australia and now it has started its tour
of USA and Canada which will go on
until May 2011. After North America
the Jade Buddha travels to Germany,
England, France, before returning to
Asia.
“The purpose of exhibiting the Jade Buddha around the world is for everyone, irrespective of their religion, to take a moment to refl ect upon peace; peace for the world; peace in personal relationships; peace for families and friends; peace at work; and most importantly peace in one’s own heart and mind,” said Khanya Moolsiri, Asian American community leader. The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace will be unveiled at an opening ceremony on April 10 at the Wat Buddharangsi, a Buddhist temple on 15200 SW 240 Street, Homestead. “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for South Floridians to view the Jade Buddha, a spiritual icon and honored as a wonder of the present-day world,” Ms. Moolsiri said. “It is the world’s largest jade Buddha, sculpted from 18 tons of single piece gem-quality jade to a four tons and seven foot high Jade Buddha.” Two of the main donors of the event locally are ChakraSamvara Center and Wat Buddharangsi of Miami. A donation by Kachen Projoubsook of Thida Thai Ltd. is helping promote this event. Admission to the event is free. Donations and volunteers are welcome to support this and future events. For additional information visit www.watmiami. org or contact 305-245-2702. |
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