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Souvenir (item) - Round marble souvenir plate on marble stand, California, USA, 23/10/2010

  • Marble souvenir plate on marble stand with print of the Jade Buddha

    Front of marble souvenir plate on marble stand with print of the Jade Buddha

  • Back of marble souvenir plate on marble stand with print of the Jade Buddha

    Back of marble souvenir plate on marble stand with print of the Jade Buddha

  • Marble souvenir plate on marble stand with print of the Jade Buddha
  • Back of marble souvenir plate on marble stand with print of the Jade Buddha

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 round marble souvenir plate, mounted on a matching marble stand, was presented to Ian Green on 23 October 2010 by Senior Venerable Thich Nguyen Tri at Bat Nga Temple in Santa Ana, California. Featuring a printed image of the Jade Buddha set against a tranquil blue sky and encircled by commemorative text, the piece marks the significance of the Jade Buddha’s exhibition and expresses gratitude for Ian Green’s contribution to its message of peace and compassion.

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