An Exhibition of RELICS OF THE SAKYAMUNI BUDDHA is currently being
held in the Western hemisphere
This occasion is proved to be exceptional as the people of the West
get this chance only very rarely. History of the Relics of THE SAKYAMUNI
BUDDHA goes back to 2552 years. Soon after the cremation of the
Buddha’s body, these relics were distributed among several kingdoms
of India. In later centuries they were disseminated in many Buddhist
countries. Relics which are at present exhibited have been preserved
by the people of Sri Lanka during last 2000 years.
This exhibition is aimed at propagating the peace message of this
Great Human Being around world. Intention of the coordinators’ of
this event is to improve the spiritual aspect of the people through
meditation, discussions on Buddha’s teaching etc.
The first exhibition in Europe of these relics was held on the 11
May 2008 at HAUS DES RELIGIONEN, SCHWARZTORSTRASSE 102, 3007 BERN
IN SWITZERLAND and was organized Zurich Buddhist Vihara under the
patronage of the Venerable WALPOLA KALYANATISSA Maha thero, the
spiritual adviser of the ZURICH BUDDHIST VIHARA.
After 11 of May these relics are protected in the premises of the
Zurich Buddhist Vihara with the inspection of the Chief incumbent
of the said Vihara.
The Coordinators request Buddhist and non-Buddhist organizations
who would be interested in organizing exhibitions of these Relics
to contact them. For questions please contact us by phone or email
given here. Yours Sincerely,