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Video Message from Tai Situ Rinpoche |
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Tuesday, 13 July 2004 14:54 |
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Pagodas Are Monuments For Peace in the World |
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Monday, 12 July 2004 04:54 |
 Since ancient times people have erected monuments in special places. The tradition of piling stones in a heap to honor a King was transformed by Buddha into a tradition of monuments to remind us of our innate wisdom and compassion. Such acts of remembrance can be as simple as adding a stone to the pile at a mountain pass in gratitude or as architecturally complex as Ankhor Wat and Borobudur. The construction of a pagoda is said to clear away obstacles and bring peace as it unites heaven and earth. It is considered sacred architecture because of its design and because of how it is built and what it contains.
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The Golden Gate Peace Pagoda has been carved in white marble in China. The golden sun, moon, and jewel that form the crown have been cast in Berkeley. Tai Situ and Thrangu Rinpoches, who are guiding the project, have chosen “Unifying the Community” from among the eight traditional forms. Cultural treasures from all traditions are being included in the pagoda.