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| − | ===What is a Stupa?=== | + | ===What is a [[Stupa]]?=== |
| − | A stupa (also known as a pagoda) is the most sacred building in Buddhism. A stupa symbolises the enlightened mind and the path to enlightenment. A stupa is also a reliquary to house holy relics of the Buddha and other highly realised beings. | + | A [[stupa]] (also known as a [[pagoda]]) is the most [[sacred]] building in [[Buddhism]]. A [[stupa]] symbolises the [[enlightened mind]] and the [[path to enlightenment]]. A [[stupa]] is also a reliquary to house [[holy relics]] of the [[Buddha]] and other highly realised [[beings]]. |
| − | ===About the Great Stupa=== | + | ===About the [[Great Stupa]]=== |
| − | The idea to build a Great Stupa on the property in Bendigo was the vision of Lama Thubten Yeshe. The idea to base the design of the stupa on the Great Stupa of Gyantse, was the vision of Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa were the founders of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition. | + | The [[idea]] [[to build]] a [[Great Stupa]] on the property in Bendigo was the [[vision]] of [[Lama Thubten Yeshe]]. The [[idea]] to base the design of the [[stupa]] on the [[Great Stupa]] of [[Gyantse]], was the [[vision]] of [[Lama Zopa Rinpoche]]. [[Lama Yeshe]] and [[Lama Zopa]] were the founders of the [[Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition]]. |
| − | The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, being built near Bendigo Australia, is 50 metres square at its base and nearly 50 metres high. This makes it the largest stupa in the Western World. | + | The [[Great Stupa]] of [[Universal Compassion]], being built near Bendigo [[Australia]], is 50 metres square at its base and nearly 50 metres high. This makes it the largest [[stupa]] in the [[Western World]]. |
| − | 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. Professor David L. Snellgrove has said: “The Stupa of Gyantse may well be accounted the chief wonder of the Tibetan Buddhist world in that it records iconographically in its interior practically the whole pantheon of Indo-Tibetan religion up to the time of its construction during the first half of the 15th century.” | + | 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]]. [[Professor]] David L. Snellgrove has said: “The [[Stupa]] of [[Gyantse]] may well be accounted the chief [[wonder]] of the [[Tibetan Buddhist]] [[world]] in that it records iconographically in its interior practically the whole [[pantheon]] of [[Indo-Tibetan]] [[religion]] up to the time of its construction during the first half of the 15th century.” |
| − | ===Objectives of The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion:=== | + | ===Objectives of The [[Great Stupa]] of [[Universal Compassion]]:=== |
| − | To inspire people to seek a peaceful and spiritual path. | + | To inspire [[people]] to seek a [[peaceful]] and [[spiritual path]]. |
| − | To be a pilgrimage place for Buddhists from around the world. | + | To be a [[pilgrimage]] place for [[Buddhists]] from around the [[world]]. |
| − | To provide a refuge of peace and serenity for all and especially those in need. | + | To provide a [[refuge]] of [[peace]] and [[serenity]] for all and especially those in need. |
| − | To help explain Buddhism to anyone interested. | + | To help explain [[Buddhism]] to anyone [[interested]]. |
| − | To provide a temple venue for major teaching events and seminars. | + | To provide a [[temple]] venue for major [[teaching]] events and seminars. |
| − | To be of service to as many beings as possible. | + | To be of service to as many [[beings]] as possible. |
| − | 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. | + | 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 {{Wiki|present}} an overview of [[Buddhism]] to visitors. |
https://stupa.org.au/great-stupa/#:~:text=About%20the%20Great,funds%20become%20available. | https://stupa.org.au/great-stupa/#:~:text=About%20the%20Great,funds%20become%20available. | ||
| − | Beautiful gardens surround the Stupa and the Peace Park showcases symbols from many faiths including Catholic, Sikh, Islam, Hindu and Buddhist. | + | Beautiful [[gardens]] surround the [[Stupa]] and the [[Peace]] Park showcases [[symbols]] from many [[faiths]] [[including]] {{Wiki|Catholic}}, [[Sikh]], {{Wiki|Islam}}, [[Hindu]] and [[Buddhist]]. |
| − | Construction of The Great Stupa is estimated to cost around $20 million – not including the cost of artwork. These funds are being raised through donations on an international basis. The Victorian Government has also contributed $2.5 million in regional development funds. Construction is taking place on a progressive basis as funds become available. | + | Construction of The [[Great Stupa]] is estimated to cost around $20 million – not [[including]] the cost of artwork. These funds are being raised through {{Wiki|donations}} on an international basis. The Victorian Government has also contributed $2.5 million in regional [[development]] funds. Construction is taking place on a progressive basis as funds become available. |
Revision as of 19:06, 15 November 2022
What is a Stupa?
A stupa (also known as a pagoda) is the most sacred building in Buddhism. A stupa symbolises the enlightened mind and the path to enlightenment. A stupa is also a reliquary to house holy relics of the Buddha and other highly realised beings.
About the Great Stupa
The idea to build a Great Stupa on the property in Bendigo was the vision of Lama Thubten Yeshe. The idea to base the design of the stupa on the Great Stupa of Gyantse, was the vision of Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa were the founders of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition.
The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, being built near Bendigo Australia, is 50 metres square at its base and nearly 50 metres high. This makes it the largest stupa in the Western World.
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. Professor David L. Snellgrove has said: “The Stupa of Gyantse may well be accounted the chief wonder of the Tibetan Buddhist world in that it records iconographically in its interior practically the whole pantheon of Indo-Tibetan religion up to the time of its construction during the first half of the 15th century.”
Objectives of The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion:
To inspire people to seek a peaceful and spiritual path.
To be a pilgrimage place for Buddhists from around the world.
To provide a refuge of peace and serenity for all and especially those in need.
To help explain Buddhism to anyone interested.
To provide a temple venue for major teaching events and seminars.
To be of service to as many beings as possible.
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.
https://stupa.org.au/great-stupa/#:~:text=About%20the%20Great,funds%20become%20available.
Beautiful gardens surround the Stupa and the Peace Park showcases symbols from many faiths including Catholic, Sikh, Islam, Hindu and Buddhist.
Construction of The Great Stupa is estimated to cost around $20 million – not including the cost of artwork. These funds are being raised through donations on an international basis. The Victorian Government has also contributed $2.5 million in regional development funds. Construction is taking place on a progressive basis as funds become available.
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