About

The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, located just outside Bendigo, Vic., is the largest Buddhist stupa outside of Asia. It symbolises the enlightened mind and houses a reliquary of holy relics of the Buddha and other highly realised beings, as well as the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace – the largest Buddha statue carved from gemstone quality jade in the world – and several other statues. The Unique Tibet Museum is also located in the Great Stupa.

Our collection

Great Stupa Archive (2016); Unique Tibet Museum (2021)

The Great Stupa Archive comprises organisational records of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, including Jade Buddha tours memorabilia. The Unique Tibet Museum offers exhibitions on a wide range of topics, including Buddhist ritual implements, Buddhist art and everyday objects.

Themes: Building community life, Shaping cultural and creative life