Jade Buddha draws massive crowds in Haiphong City

Haiphong City is the last stop for the monumental Jade Buddha on its journey through 60 countries around the globe before being returned to Australia.

The purpose of the tour said the Organization is to encourage everyone, irrespective of their religion, to take a moment to reflect upon peace – peace for the world, peace in their relationships, peace for their families and friends, peace at work, and peace in their mind.

We hope that such positive inspiration will bring joy and motivation in the lives of those who are able to see the Jade Buddha, said the Organization.

It has been carved from gemstone quality jade, is 2.7 metres high and weighs 4.5 tons. It sits on an alabaster throne that is 1.4 metres high and many consider it to be priceless.

The Jade came from Canada and it was carved in Thailand. The Buddha inside the Mahabodhi Stupa in Bodh Gaya (India) was the model for the Great Jade Buddha because it is universally recognized by all Buddhists.