The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
(03) 5446 7568 Arts & Culture - Cultural Bendigo
Hours:
9am - 5pm weekdays; 10:30am to 5pm weekends and Public Holidays
Experience the largest Buddhist stupa in the Western world. The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion situated near Bendigo, Victoria, is the same size and design as The Great Stupa of Gyantse in Tibet. It rises to a total height of 48 metres above Bendigo's distinctive bushland, and is 50 metres wide at its base.
Description
The Great Stupa is home to many holy objects. Foremost amongst these is the magnificent Jade Buddha for Universal Peace which is the largest Buddha carved from gem quality jade in the world. The Jade Buddha toured the world for 9 years and over 10 million people have seen it. He has now come to his final home inside The Great Stupa.
TOURS Tours are run daily from The Great Stupa Visitor Centre - watch an introductory DVD, wander the Peace Park and see beautiful relics and artworks inside The Great Stupa. Learn about Buddhism, Asian culture and art. Treat yourself with an artisan gift from the shop or have a barista-style coffee and a bite to eat at StupaView Café. It's a pet friendly site as long as your furry friend is kept on a leash. Please allow 1.5 hours for your tour.
Large groups are welcome, for groups of 10 people or more please call ahead and book.
THE GREAT STUPA BUS SERVICE Running three days a week, the Great Stupa bus service travels between the Bendigo Train Station and our Visitor Centre. Pease see website for more details
EVENTS Enlighten: significant cultural dates throughout the year Lunar New Year: January/February ILLUMIN8: Festival of Light and Peace: June Vegecareian Festival: October 14 2023
The Great Stupa will happily reschedule the date of pre-purchased tickets up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
25 Sandhurst Town Rd Myers Flat VIC 3556, Australia