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08-08-2010, 06:57 PM
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#1 | | God of Unce
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| $5-million jade Buddha arrives in Aldergrove
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Hundreds flocked to the official unveiling of the glowing Jade Buddha for Universal Peace at an Aldergrove monastery on Sunday.
The 2.7-metre-high figure — a youthful representation of a warmly-smiling, cross-legged Buddha — was carved from a massive chunk of B.C.- mined jade, and is valued at $5 million.
The four-tonne statue is in the midst of a world-tour, and will be on display at Aldergrove’s Hoa Nghiem Monastery until August 15, before heading south to Seattle and then California.
The Australian Buddhist group who commissioned the carving of the Jade Buddha, say almost 5 million people worldwide have viewed the statue over the past year.
On Sunday, under overcast skies, hundreds approached the Jade Buddha — which was surrounded by lilies, chrysanthemums and orchids — and clapped their hands in prayer, before snapping pictures.
The faithful knelt on a green carpet and repeatedly bowed before the statue.
It was designed to be recognized by Buddhist groups worldwide, and is called the largest Buddha ever carved from gemstone-quality jade. It was shaped in Thailand from raw Canadian material, a giant 18-tonne boulder discovered in northern B.C. in 2000, and dubbed “Polar Pride.”
How spectacular was the piece of stone pried from Canadian soil? According to the Jade Buddha’s owners, gemologists say Polar Pride could be “the largest piece of gem-grade jade found ... in the millennium.”
The goal of the Jade Buddha’s travels is to harness peaceful spiritual energy and bring people from all ethnicities together.
Hoa Nghiem Monastery’s events manager Tony Vuu told The Province: “We want to bring people together ... we have to help each other.”
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08-08-2010, 06:59 PM
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#2 | | Banned (BBM)
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5 million dollar worth of jade eh?
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08-08-2010, 07:06 PM
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#3 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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i would think that a piece of jade that large would be worth more than that...
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08-08-2010, 07:26 PM
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too bad if it was closer..i'd definately go check it out.
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08-08-2010, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by twitchyzero  neat
too bad if it was closer..i'd definately go check it out. | because it's to far to drive 1hr to check it out?
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08-08-2010, 07:40 PM
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gotta check tat out
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08-08-2010, 07:49 PM
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thanks def gonna check this out with the lady some day!
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08-08-2010, 07:55 PM
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The Aldergrove Job
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08-08-2010, 08:40 PM
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#9 | | ESKETIT
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i was suppose to go today with my mom and ended up sleeping in.
apparently there was huge lineups at 10am already
my mom manage to get me a lucky jade pendent that was suppose to be an off-cut of the POLAR PRIDE jade used to cut the buddha  | |
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08-08-2010, 08:40 PM
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#10 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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Its here til august 15th....
ill probably check it out just for the experience.
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08-08-2010, 08:45 PM
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#11 | | ESKETIT
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interesting article i found regarding the giant jade buddha.. truely amazing Very unusual lights have regularly appeared in photographs taken of the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace. These lights first appeared at Quán Thế Âm temple in Đà Nẵng. They have since appeared at every showing of the Jade Buddha in Vietnam, Australia and USA. These lights appear in a wide range of conditions and even appear inside buildings such as the Museum of Western Australia in Perth and the Sydney Entertainment Centre. But not all people seem to be able to take these photographs. They say that those only those with pure intentions and a pure heart can take photos of the lights. The lights have been called “Mandala Lights” because of the symmetrical design which has a similarity to a Buddhist mandala. The lights appear to be semi-transparent and while they appear to be largely white when enlarged they are seen to be made up of many colours. Enlargements of the lights have also shown wonderful and colourful patterns within the lights.
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08-08-2010, 08:45 PM
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#12 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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08-08-2010, 08:52 PM
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08-08-2010, 08:52 PM
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#14 | | ESKETIT
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if anyone else is interested in getting a lucky pendent as well
my mom said you better go super early to get in line.
and apparently there is only a limit of 1000 avaialble with possibly 200 available everyday
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08-08-2010, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by TOS'd The Aldergrove Job
anyone?? | The Aldergrove Job sign up list:
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(Although I think we'll need something bigger than Minis.)
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08-08-2010, 09:56 PM
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Whats the location or address? Love to go check it out
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08-08-2010, 10:00 PM
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finals end on the 16th fml
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08-08-2010, 10:01 PM
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#18 | | God of Unce
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| Hoa Nghiem Monastery
2623 272 Street,
Aldergrove, BC V4W 3N6
604-626-0884
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08-08-2010, 10:34 PM
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I'd glad that Mr Buddha spent $5mill on a statue while people are drying and starving...
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08-08-2010, 10:37 PM
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#20 | | I don't get it
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are u guys planning on checking it out early tmrw?
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08-08-2010, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Vansterdam if anyone else is interested in getting a lucky pendent as well
my mom said you better go super early to get in line.
and apparently there is only a limit of 1000 avaialble with possibly 200 available everyday | Did she say when would be a good time to arrive there and be the first 200?
I want to get one of those lucky pendant so bad now!
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08-08-2010, 11:38 PM
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I just asked my mom and she said the jade pendant is $108 and you can't buy more than one per person Posted via RS Mobile | |
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08-08-2010, 11:57 PM
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This time, we use helicopterssssss Quote:
Originally Posted by shenmecar The Aldergrove Job sign up list:
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08-09-2010, 07:10 AM
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#24 | | ESKETIT
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Originally Posted by jensing I just asked my mom and she said the jade pendant is $108 and you can't buy more than one per person Posted via RS Mobile | there are 3 sizes i believe.
my mom got extremly lucky and managed to get 2 for me n my bro.. and she didn't have to wait in the long line which makes mine a super lucky charm Quote:
Originally Posted by M_Nguyen Did she say when would be a good time to arrive there and be the first 200?
I want to get one of those lucky pendant so bad now! |
i believe 10am would be good.. and they start handing out numbers or something like that around 12pm if i remember right
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08-09-2010, 07:32 AM
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#25 | | God of Unce
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Woot found out my aunt got me one. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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