The Vision

The 10,000 Relics Collection is intended for the benefit of all beings. Thus Bodhi Light International has launched the Maha Stupa Project to build a stupa complex for the protection and preservation of these sacred relics. The Maha Stupa will be a major monument to Mahayana Buddhism in Southern California.

Wherever these relics are enshrined will become sacred grounds. According to Buddhist beliefs, the presence of these relics will bring prosperity and safety to the surrounding area, and to this entire country at large. People from all around the world, the faithful and the curious alike, will be able to visit the stupas and worship the relics of Shakyamuni Buddha.

The presence of this vast collection of the Buddha’s shariras will not only raise awareness about Mahayana Buddhism, but will also greatly deepen the roots of Buddhism in America. In particular, the blessings generated from worshiping the Buddha’s tooth relic are tremendous, and those who are sincere often receive responses to their prayers.

BLI hopes that the stupa and the relics will inspire countless people from all religious backgrounds to walk on the path of kindness and virtue, and benefit from the Buddha’s teachings on how to overcome suffering and attain true happiness. And in this way, the Maha Stupa Project will contribute to the prosperity and peace of this world.

Development Plan

Bodhi Light International has taken the first step towards the Maha Stupa Project, upgrading Lu Mountain Temple and installing 1000 Statues of Shakyamuni Buddha. This marks the beginning of BLI’s long term vision to build a Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas, as part of the Maha Stupa complex. This hall is inspired by a similar project completed by Master YongHua’s teacher: the Great Master Xuan Hua, founder of the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas (CTTB) in Northern California.

The next step in The Maha Stupa Project will be to build a permanent relics display at the new Wei Mountain Temple. Bodhi Light International has recently acquired a large church, built in 1929, which will is currently being renovated and will become Wei Mountain Temple, BLI's second location, alongside Lu Mountain Temple. Both temples are located in Rosemead, CA, within a few miles of each other.

More detailed information, including renderings and plans, will be posted on this page as the Maha Stupa Project develops.

Contribute

Donations are currently being accepted from all who support the mission of making these relics available to the public. To find out how you can contribute, click here.

In addition, please feel free to leave a comment on our discussion board. We encourage anyone who has seen the relics and had any responses to share their experience on this board.

For upcoming showings, please view our Events page. Thank you for your interest in BLI’s Maha Stupa Project.