477th Maitreya Project Relic Tour

MAITREYA PROJECT'S RELIC TOUR February 5-9, 2010

A precious exhibition whose purpose is to inspire people of all spiritual traditions and paths to come together to experience the blessings of sacred relics from the Buddha and other Buddhist masters.
relics
仏舎利(ぶっしゃり):高い精神的境地にあった方が亡くなられて荼毘に付された時に現われる、真珠のような宝石、それが仏舎利です。
仏舎利は、その方が智慧と慈悲を円満し、その心がこれ以上求めるもののない悟りを得た状態にあることを示しています。

開催概要

PREFACE:

Lama Zopa Rinpoche, a student of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Spiritual Director of the Maitreya Project, has gathered together this unique collection of holy relics.

Beautifully displayed around golden Maitreya Buddhas, the relics create a powerful atmosphere inspiring loving kindness.

During the event, there will be blessing ceremonies for visitors using the relics.

DATE:

February 5-9, 2010

Opening Ceremony: Friday, February 5 from 4:00 p.m.

TIME:

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Pet blessings in the afternoons.

LOCATION:

WAKIDEN HALL in Taikouij Temple

Taikouij Temple (Gyjayama Taikouji)

1-551, Tagata; Nishi-ku, Hiroshima 733-0851

Telephone: 082-507-5040 (in Japanese only)

STATION:

Hiroden Miyajima Line, Furue Station.

Free shuttle service from Furue Stn. to Taikouji Temple.

FEE:

Free entrance, Blessings all day.

DONATIONS:

Donations are welcomed!

LINKS:

For more information, contact Ms.Takiko Ohtome at 070-5562-8812 or