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The Jade Buddha Project is one of the largest and most magnificent Buddhas ever carved from gemstone-quality true jade. The Buddha, including lotus and alabaster throne will be nearly 3.5 metres (11.4 feet) tall. The Jade Buddha will be carved from the great boulder known as “Polar Pride.” It will be a wonder of the world. It will be carved by January 2008.

The Jade Buddha will be toured to major cities in Asia and Australia before being set up in The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Australia.

Lama Zopa Rinpoche said “It will illuminate the world and bring inconceivable peace and happiness and help prevent the destruction that is happening so much in the world, including war.”

Achievements to date:

• Paid US$300,000 deposit on Polar Pride.
• Shipped Polar Pride from Vancouver to Northern Thailand.
• Completed photo study of Buddha in Mahabodhi Stupa, India.
• Prepare 3 prototypes for review by Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
• Raised US$50,000 towards payment of year one instalment to miners (total instalment US$100,000
• Raised over US$35,000 towards carving of Jade Buddha (total cost US$108,000).

Become a Jade Buddha Carving Benefactor

This is a unique once-in-a-life time opportunity to be part of a massive holy object for the world. We are seeking 108 Carving Benefactors to each contribute AUD$1080 (SIN$1335). Each will have their name carved into the throne of the Jade Buddha (and probably gold-leafed). These names will be part of the statue for as long as it exists.

We already have over half the Carving Benefactors. The Buddha will be carved by early 2008, so names must be finalised by December this year. We allow up to 22 characters (including spaces) for the names.

Carving Benefactors can securely donate online. Also magnificent jada mala gifts can be obtained by donors.

See details at: www.jadebuddha.org.au