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 black-and-white print of Quan Yin, the bodhisattva of compassion, was presented to Ian Green by Venerable Thich Nguyen Tanh on 24 April 2010 at Quan Am Monastery in Memphis, Tennessee, as part of the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace tour.
The serene monochrome depiction of Quan Yin complements the spiritual message of the Jade Buddha tour, reinforcing shared values of compassion, mindfulness, and inner peace. As a symbol of reverence and cultural unity, the print reflects the broader mission of the tour, to inspire harmony across diverse communities and traditions.