The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, near Bendigo, Victoria, boasts a base of 50 meters square and a height of nearly 50 meters, making it the largest stupa in the Southern Hemisphere.
This magnificent structure gives me the same emotional response as I had when I saw Uluru for the first time. The sense of being in their presence is magical. Although photos can be very captivating of both, being there, sharing the same space, is almost indescribable. A really moving experience and a favorite place for us to visit.
Inside the Stupa, the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace stands as the largest Buddha crafted from gemstone-grade jade globally, captivating observers with its remarkable size and exquisite craftsmanship. This awe-inspiring statue is meticulously sculpted from a scarce boulder of translucent jade known as "Polar Pride," unearthed in Canada in 2000. Rising 2.5 meters tall, the Jade Buddha rests upon an alabaster throne nearly 1.6 meters in height. Weighing approximately 4 tons, the Jade Buddha is deemed priceless, embodying both magnificence and rarity.
Self-guided tour - should you decide to go one step further than logging this Vitual Cache free. Self-guided tours of the extensive landscaped grounds and magnificent Stupa are by donation.
Waypoint 2 - Discover the Stupa, from a high point, at a distance, nestled in the bush (optional)
Time Critical Caching Hours:
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Mon-Fri
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9.00am to 5.00pm
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Weekends
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10.30am to 5.00pm
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Public Holidays
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10.30am to 5.00pm
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Christmas day
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Closed
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logging requirements associated to the Great Stupa site;
- Take a photo of your caching name or personal object with the Great Stupa in the background, upload this image to the gallery.
- Add any other favorite image/s to the gallery of your choice.
- Add a considered log comment. (optional)
