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Pagoda Opening Ceremony |
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| Opening: 10:00am Saturday
29th September 2007 |
| Location:
Chung Tian Buddhist Temple |
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Underwood Road, Priestdale 4127. |
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World Buddhist Leader
in Brisbane on mission of peace
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| One of the world's leading
Buddhist, Venerable Master Hsing Yun,
founder of Foguangshan Buddhist Order was joined by a number
of dignitaries to cut the ribbon opening the Pagoda at the
Chung Tian Temple on 29th Sep, 2007.
The seven level Pagoda built at a cost of $15 million will
hold a number of ancient Buddhist relics and eventually be
the resting place to 30,000 deceased. The Pagoda is the
first part of a massive Stage 2 development at the Temple
which will include classrooms, a cultural and visitor
centre, a pilgrim's lodge and a new main worship hall. |
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| Lord Mayor Campbell Newman
presented the Venerable Master with honorary citizenship and
the key to the city of Brisbane.
Honoured by news of this presentation the Venerable
Master said "Australians are very outstanding in the world,
very kind, a lot of achievements in many areas, whether it's
in sports or in technology and humanities and different
areas. They're very outstanding."
With regards to Brisbane ,the
Venerable Master stated that "Brisbane was a model for peace
and harmony for the world; I think people should like to
come here." |
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| Thousands were present as
the Venerable Master conducted the day long celebrations
which included a special service with over 500 people
committing to following the Buddhist way of life. 'Buddhism
is a religion of peace and harmony and we're here because we
know Australia is a country that has respect for all
cultures and entities." |
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Venerable Master Hsing Yun |
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| After enduring poverty and
oppression during World War II, the Venerable Master devoted
his life to revitalising Buddhism so that it belongs to
people - not just the reclusive monastic orders. He is an
energetic and dynamic person from humble beginnings who has
developed a global organisation that has libraries, temples,
universities, health clinics in over 200 locations and a
seat on the United Nations as an NGO. |
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| Recently turning 80, the
Venerable Master is recognised as a world Buddhist leader
alongside peers like the Dalai Lama. |
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| Later at a media conference
after opening ceremony, the Venerable Master
reflected that "Buddhism makes me more peaceful, I can see
myself and I can open up and expand my vision of life".
At 80, the Venerable Master still has the energy and
commitment he had as young monk,
"we hope that we can contribute towards social well-being
with what we're doing in the
community." |
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| Venerable Master Hsing Yun
will stay in Australia till the end of this week after
visiting the Nan Tien Temple in Wollongong. |
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