Big Buddha

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First Hawaiian Bank Headquarters, Honolulu

There are many kinds of idols

On Saturday

 I went to visit what some might call an idol.

"Better than a thousand hollow words,

 is one word that brings peace."

Buddha 

The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace & Happiness

 was visiting Honolulu for two days this past weekend.

 The giant bodhisattva (Sanskrit: बोधिसत्त्व)

 stands at almost 9 feet tall and weighs around 4 tons.

  It was carved from the world's largest jade gemstone known as the "Polar Jade" and  is valued at $5 million.

"Just as treasures are uncovered

 from the earth,

 so virtue appears from good deeds,

 and wisdom appears

 from a pure and peaceful mind."

Buddha

I felt very polite and respectful.

 This was a religious experience for some, after all.

"The way is not in the sky.

 The way is in the heart."
Buddha 

But it was far from solemn.

  It was more like a family reunion, said to bring

 spiritual riches

for believer and non-believer alike

 who came into the presence.

"Thousands of candles can be lit

from a single candle,

and the life of the candle will not be shortened.

Happiness never decreases by being shared."

Buddha

I came to see the Buddha,

but found myself EXPERIENCING something

on an energetic level.

These photos don't convey

 the amazing scale of the object.

I felt very touched and uplifted.

A female Buddhist monk

came up to me and gave me the photo

I have reproduced above.

The orbs appearing around the statue

are said to be angels and such

celebrating

Universal Peace & Happiness!

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       Wishing you all the best, cloudia