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Photograph (item) - Framed photograph of Judy and Ian Green with the monks and hostesses at Dai Nam Temple, Himeji, Japan, 25/08/2013

  • Framed photograph of Judy and Ian Green with the monks and hostesses at Dai Nam Temple, Himeji, Japan

    Framed photograph of Judy and Ian Green with the monks and hostesses at Dai Nam Temple, Himeji, Japan

Historical information

The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace, the largest Buddha carved from gemstone-quality jade in the world, is the centerpiece of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Australia. Standing 2.5 meters tall and weighing 4 tonnes, this priceless Buddhist statue toured over 120 cities across 20 countries from 2009 to 2018, inspiring peace in families, schools, and communities worldwide. After attracting an estimated 12 million visitors, it returned to the Great Stupa in May 2018, where it continues to be a potent symbol of peace.

Significance

This framed photograph, presented on 25/08/2013 at Dai Nam Pagoda in Himeji, Japan, captures a moment of appreciation as Ian and Judy Green were presented with flowers before the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace. It symbolises the gratitude of the Dai Nam Pagoda community and the spiritual connections fostered through the Jade Buddha’s journey.

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