Jade Buddha for Universal Peace

[3] The four-tonne statue was created for the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Victoria, in Australia and was consecrated by the Dalai Lama.

[4] Its model is the Buddha statue of the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, India, which is universally recognized by all Buddhists.

The statue toured the world with the purpose of raising awareness of Buddhism and promoting peace.

[5][6] The purpose of exhibiting the Jade Buddha around the world was to raise awareness of Buddhism and promote peace.

"[citation needed] The Jade Buddha was on tour to major cities around the world before it was finally placed inside the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo.