• Jo MayA Pre Christmas SojournResenär
    The entry to the Great Stupa
    Inside the film roomWe begin our walk around the siteFeature lights on the pathsChanuka - which reminded us of BondiAn Indian GoddessQueen YiaA parable of friendship " The Four Harmonious Friends"The Four Harmonious Friends storyTwo Important Religious SymbolsThe first symbol - SwastikThe second symbol - OmPrayer Wheels- we spun them allA Lion to protect?Roses surrounding the StupaInside the Great HallFurther inLooking the other wayThe amazing ceiling painted by hand by 50 volunteersÀ jade Buddha - from a single piece of Canadian green jade.Detail from decoration on the pillarsGorgeous eh?A wall of art.Not so handsome but impressiveBodhi tree from the original

    The Great Stupa

    16 december 2025, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

    Who knew that the largest multi faith centre in the southern hemisphere was 20 minutes out of Bendigo? Opened by the Dalai Lama no less. We watched a little 5 minute film on arrival, then we were given a map of the site and invited to walk around at our leisure. No cost, donations accepted. We met a beautiful dog, a rare Hungarian breed. And had some very pleasant conversations with folk. This place is also a must-see if you are visiting Bendigo and have a car.Läs mer

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