Karmapa Australia Inc. & Crystal Castle present the
A rare opportunity to view a precious collection of sacred relics of the Buddha and many other Buddhist masters, currently touring the world.
Visitors often report experiences of inspiration and healing when in the presence of the relics. You may participate in a Blessing Ceremony where the pearl-like crystals of the Buddha are gently placed on the crown of the head as a personal blessing.
Friday 17th February ~ Opening Ceremony 6pm - 8pm
Saturday 18th February 10am - 5pm
Sunday 19th February 10am - 5pm
Free Entry to the Castle Friday evening and all day on Saturday and Sunday.
Catch the free shuttle all day Saturday and Sunday between Mullum Civic Centre and Crystal Castle ~ only 7 mins.
This is a rare opportunity to view these relics, which were found among the cremation ashes of Buddhist masters. They resemble beautiful, pearl-like crystals. Buddhists believe relics embody the master’s spiritual qualities of compassion and wisdom.
The relics are clearly visible inside display cases that encircle a life-size, golden statue of the Maitreya Buddha.
According to the Buddhist scriptures, Maiterya will be the next Buddha to bring teachings of loving-kindness to the world. Eventually, the relics will be enshrined in a 500 ft/ 152 m bronze statue of Maitreya Buddha that is being built in Kushinagar, northern India.
Maitreya Project puts the teachings of loving kindness into action by:
• Building the 500ft/152m Maitreya Buddha statue- a magnificent monument of loving kindness
• Providing free of charge, spiritual, education and healthcare facilities in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, one of the poorest areas in North India
• Providing immediate and long term employment
• Helping to develop the areas infrastructure
• Servings as a focus and influence for sustainable, positive development in this emerging part of India
The project is supported by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who says “The very name ‘Maitri’, that’s loving-kindness. Now in today’s world, we really need the promotion of loving kindness. So this is a huge project, right from the beginning, I simply admire and appreciate all the concerned people really putting in a huge effort”
Donations welcome, to support the Maitreya Project in India. www.maitreyaproject.org
