Buddha's Relics Tour in Scotland Opening Ceremony

Venerable Rewatha Thero has delivered a Dhamma talk in the opening ceremony last night and it was well received by the hundreds of Buddhists and Non Buddhists gathered to witness Buddha's Relics.

We had several of our devotees attended in the opening ceremony tonight and we very much appreciate their participation.

Ven Rewatha Thero wishes to inform all our devotees of the closing ceremony on Sunday the 16th. There will be a rare opportunity for all of you to witness Buddha's Relic's before they continue the world tour.

We are expecting to participate in the closing ceremony on Sunday between 03:00 pm - 04:00 pm and you will have the opportunity to have a personal blessings during this time.

If you are interested to come along, please contact the Vihara for more information.

Please click here for some photos from last night's opening ceremony;

Tour of the Buddha's Relics to Scotland

Tour of the Buddha's Relics to Scotland

Tour of the Buddha's Relics to Scotland 

Dates/Times:

Opening Ceremony: Friday 14 September 2012, 7pm-9pm. General

Venue:

The University of Edinburgh Chaplaincy Centre,

1 Bristo Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9AL.  (Next to Potterow Students Centre.

General enquiries: chaplaincy@ed.ac.uk,
0131 650 2595).

Public Viewing:

Saturday 15 September 2012, 10am-6pm. Sunday 16 September
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.

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, northern India. For more information see:www.maitreyaproject.org

Opening Ceremony:

Friday 14 September 2012, 7pm-9pm

7pm Welcome by Rev Dr Harriet Harris, Chaplain, the University of
Edinburgh

7.05pm Welcome by Professor Sir Timothy O'Shea, Principal, the University of Edinburgh

7.10pm Welcome on behalf of the City of Edinburgh

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.