Tour of the Buddha's Relics to Scotland
Tour of the Buddha's Relics to Scotland
Dates/Times:
Dates/Times:
Opening Ceremony: Friday 14 September 2012, 7pm-9pm. General
Venue:
The University of Edinburgh
Public Viewing:
Saturday 15 September 2012, 10am-6pm. Sunday 16 September
2012, 10am-5pm.
2012, 10am-5pm.
Event Description:
A precious collection of sacred relics of the Buddha and many other Buddhist masters is currently touring the world. The Tour
offers a rare opportunity to view these relics, which were found among the cremation ashes of Buddhist masters. The relics resemble pearl-like
crystals. Buddhists believe relics embody the master's spiritual qualities of compassion and wisdom and are deliberately produced by the master at the time of death.
offers a rare opportunity to view these relics, which were found among the cremation ashes of Buddhist masters. The relics resemble pearl-like
crystals. Buddhists believe relics embody the master's spiritual qualities of compassion and wisdom and are deliberately produced by the master at the time of death.
Visitors to the event often report experiences of inspiration and healing
when in the presence of the relics. While some are inspired to pray for
world peace and develop inner wisdom, others are overcome with emotion as the powerful effects of the relics open their hearts to compassion and loving-kindness.
The relics are clearly visible inside display cases that encircle a
life-size, golden statue of the Maitreya Buddha. Visitors may participate in a Blessing Ceremony where the relics of the Buddha are gently placed on the crown of the visitor's head as a personal blessing.
According to the Buddhist scriptures, Maitreya will be the next Buddha to bring teachings of loving-kindness to the world. Eventually, the relics will be enshrined in a 500-ft/152-m bronze statue of Maitreya Buddha that will be built in Kushinagar, northernIndia
life-size, golden statue of the Maitreya Buddha. Visitors may participate in a Blessing Ceremony where the relics of the Buddha are gently placed on the crown of the visitor's head as a personal blessing.
According to the Buddhist scriptures, Maitreya will be the next Buddha to bring teachings of loving-kindness to the world. Eventually, the relics will be enshrined in a 500-ft/152-m bronze statue of Maitreya Buddha that will be built in Kushinagar, northern
Opening Ceremony:
Friday 14 September 2012, 7pm-9pm
7pm Welcome by Rev Dr Harriet Harris, Chaplain, the
7.05pm Welcome by Professor Sir Timothy O'Shea, Principal, the
7.10pm Welcome on behalf of the City of
7.15pm Venerable K Sri Rewatha Thero, will read or chant a Sutra
7.20pm Dharma Talk by Venerable K. Sri Rewatha Thero: Peace and Loving Kindness in Action
7.35pm Stories by Venerable Siliana Bosa about the Relics and the Relic Tour
7.45pm Presentation by Venerable Siliana Bosa about the Relics and the Relic Tour
8pm-9pm Viewing of the Relics followed by Personal Blessings for those who wish it.
Cost: Admission Free. Everyone Welcome.
