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Decorative object (item) - A statue of the Buddha with engraved plaque, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 19/08/2012

  • Image of front of wooden statue of the Buddha

    Image of front of wooden statue of the Buddha

  • Image of side of wooden statue of the Buddha

    Image of side of wooden statue of the Buddha

  • Image of side of wooden statue of the Buddha

    Image of side of wooden statue of the Buddha

  • Image of back of wooden statue of the Buddha

    Image of back of wooden statue of the Buddha

  • Image of top of wooden statue of the Buddha

    Image of top of wooden statue of the Buddha

  • Image of front of wooden statue of the Buddha
  • Image of side of wooden statue of the Buddha
  • Image of side of wooden statue of the Buddha
  • Image of back of wooden statue of the Buddha
  • Image of top of wooden statue of the 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 carved wooden Buddha statue, presented to Ian Green by Jagath Sumathipala of the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress during the Jade Buddha tour in Colombo (19 August 2012), symbolises spiritual reverence, generosity, and the deep cultural connections fostered throughout this tour. It honours Green’s role in sharing the Jade Buddha’s message of peace and compassion.

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