Rare Buddhist Relics on Public Display
RARE BUDDHIST RELICS ON PUBLIC DISPLAY AT THE LAM RIM BUDDHIST CENTRE IN JOHANNESBURG
A precious collection of sacred relics of the Buddha and many other Buddhist masters is currently touring the world. This is a rare opportunity to view these relics which were found among the cremation ashes of Buddhist masters.
The relics are clearly visible inside display cases that encircle a life-size, golden statue of the Maitreya Buddha. Visitors may participate in a Blessing Ceremony where the relics of the Buddha are gently placed on the crown of the visitor’s head as a personal blessing. According to Buddhist scriptures, Maitreya will be the next Buddha to bring teachings of loving-kindness to the world. Eventually, the relics will be enshrined in a152m bronze statue of Maitreya Buddha that is being built in Kushinagar, northern India.
Dates: 7, 8, 9 & 10 August 2009
Times: Friday 7pm – Opening Ceremony. Saturday, Sunday and Monday: 10am to 7pm each day.
Venue: Lam Rim Buddhist Centre, Cnr 1st Ave and Kite St, Cottesloe, Johannesburg
Contact: James Gien Varney-Wong; Email: relicstoursa@lamrim.co.za; Call: 072 387 3900
Entrance: No entrance charge, donations welcome
For more information: Visit www.maitreyaproject.org To receive email updates regarding the Relics Tour, email: relicstoursa@lamrim.co.za
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