Maitreya Project's Sacred Art
"Regardless of faith, the object also has power. The
power of the statue [and other holy objects] arises from Buddha's
mind. It comes from the inconceivable qualities of the Buddha;
from so many prayers that Buddha made in the past."
— Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Spiritual Director of Maitreya
Project
Buddhist
artists Denise Griffin and Peter Griffin have created the
life-sized prototype statue of Maitreya Buddha under the guidance
of Lama Zopa Rinpoche and other master sculptors. Great care
has been taken to retain the traditional proportions which
have been handed down by generations of Buddhist artists over
the centuries. More...
The statue of Maitreya Buddha will be seated on a traditional
throne which will form a public building equivalent in height
to 17-storeys. The throne building will contain temples, meditation
halls, teaching facilities and exhibition spaces. More...
In
addition to the 500ft / 152m Maitreya statue, the buildings
and grounds of the Maitreya Project will contain religious
art and holy objects. From the entrance gate to the inspiring
Maitreya Temple within the throne building, and upwards into
the body of the statue itself, there will be paintings, statues,
relief carvings, mosaics, and other traditional forms of Buddhist
art.
The very finest artists and artisans from each field are
being commissioned to produce the artworks to serve as sources
of inspiration and focus for everyone who visits the Project.
The artworks of Maitreya Project will encourage the visitor's
experience to be educational, contemplative, and inspiring.
They will create an atmosphere in which to fully appreciate
all aspects of the Project, as well as serving as a visual
reminder of the ideals of peace and loving-kindness which
are the central themes of all the Buddhas' teachings.
Maitreya
Project's main public fundraising method is the Sacred Art
Sponsorship Programme. It is designed to enable everyone to
contribute to the building of the Maitreya Buddha statue,
to become a part of making the Maitreya Project a reality.
Through the programme you can sponsor any of the sacred
artworks to be installed within the 500ft / 152m statue, throne
building and park. More...
Click Here to Sponsor Sacred Art...
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