An exhibition of ancient and sacred relics from the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and many other Buddhist masters from Tibet, India and China will be available for viewing at the Seafarers Mission, 717 Flinders St, Docklands, Melbourne, on 27, 28 and 29 March 2015
The Maitreya Loving Kindness Tour seeks to bring the blessings of the Relics and the experience of loving kindness to as many people around the world as possible by creating inspiring events, encouraging respect and genuine openness resulting in widespread happiness and the conditions for world peace.
The relics were found among the cremation ashes of these Buddhist masters. They resemble beautiful, pearl-like crystals that Tibetans call ‘ringsel.’ Buddhists believe relics embody
His Holiness the Dalai Lama has graciously offered to this collection, eight relics of the historical Buddha that are over 2,500 years old. The tour also features relics from forty other Buddhist masters from different parts of the world, in all there are over 1,000 relics in this collection, making it the largest touring relic collection of its kind.
The core message of the Maitreya Loving Kindness Tour is that loving kindness resides in every person’s heart and is the basis for respect, peace and happiness both individually and globally. The Tour evokes a personal experience of that pure quality of loving kindness resulting in happiness and peace.
Melbourne Tour
What: Maitreya Loving Kindness Tour
When: 27, 28 and 29 March 2015 Melbourne, Australia
Friday: 6pm to 8pm Opening Ceremony followed by viewing of the relics
Saturday: 10am to 5pm
Sunday: 10am to 5pm
Where: The Dome Gallery, Mission To Seafarers, 717 Flinders Street, Docklands, Melbourne
Cost: Free
More information: Leanne Whitlock, email: lwhitloc@net2000.com.au, 0401 851 696
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