Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche has said that in order to make the stupa powerful and beneficial it is very important that many holy objects of Shakyamuni Buddha, Saints, Gurus, Bodhisattvas and Yogis be gathered.

“This tour touches the hearts of many and without doubt leaves positive imprints on their mind. Needless to say, the opportunity to make offerings, to pay homage to one relic is rare and let alone a collection from holy beings of many traditions. It is a great way of to promote non-sectarian in Buddhism and bring harmony among traditions. For this, I trust you have pleased Buddhas of ten directions.”
Ven Ngawang Jhampa

“It was truly a privilege and an honour to support the Holy Relic Tour and be part of fulfilling Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s wishes. I felt very joyful that I had the opportunity to offer a personal blessing of the relics to so many people on the last day. I offer my heartfelt thanks for making this and the Great Stupa Holy Relic Tour of Perth possible”
Ven Losang Chodron

“The Monks were so happy to see the relics, they can't believe that there are so many at one place.”
Lan Nguyen

View a poem on the holy relics by Vietnamese Master Kim Tam Thich Hanh Niem

The Holy Relics Tour - Melbourne 11 -19 October 2008

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Over 120 Holy relics from the Great Stupa have been on tour to Perth and Adelaide this year. The relics include those of Kasyapa Buddha, Shakyamuni Buddha and the 16 Arhats.

Ven Nguyen Tang of Quang Duc Temple discusses Melbourne Relic Tour with Judy and Ian Green.