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Plaque (item) - Plaque honoring Ian Green for his leadership, generosity, and dedication to spreading Jade Buddha’s message of universal peace, California, USA, 07/02/2010

  • Plaque honoring Ian Green for his exemplary leadership, generosity, and commitment in promoting the belief of Jade Buddha toward universal peace around the world.

    Plaque honoring Ian Green for his exemplary leadership, generosity, and commitment in promoting the belief of Jade Buddha toward universal peace around the world.

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 wooden plaque, presented on 07/02/2010 at Phap Vuong Monastery in Escondido, California, honours Ian Green for his leadership, generosity, and dedication to sharing the Jade Buddha’s message of universal peace. Featuring an engraved metal plate, it stands as a lasting tribute to his role in guiding the Buddha’s global journey.

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