GLOBAL PAGODA – MUMBAI
This 16-minute film offers a stunning look at the Global Pagoda being
built on the outskirts of Mumbai, India’s most populous city. It is a
modern wonder of engineering and vision. Architecturally, this
building will be by far the largest single-span stone dome in the
world, twice as big as the Basilica of St. Peter at the Vatican.
Computer-guided stone saws are at work beside craftsmen using timeless
chisel and hammer techniques.
The Global Pagoda pays tribute to Myanmar for safeguarding the Dhamma
by reflecting the outer form of its famous Shwedagon Pagoda. However
this pagoda is being built as a hollow structure that will seat 9,000
for meditation, and feature a gallery with educational panels and
displays to inform visitors about the matchless contribution of the
Buddha to human history. Thus it is intended to serve as a beacon of
practice and education for multitudes, for centuries to come.
The placement of the keystone by which the dome shall be closed (in
which the relics of the Buddha shall be placed) will occur on October
29, 2006. For this function the respected Sangha of various Buddhist
countries has been invited.
Publisher: Karuna Films
Publication Date: July, 2005
www.globalpagoda.org
There is more information about Vipassana meditation at
www.Dhamma.org, and books and audio resources available for purchase
at www.Pariyatti.com.
May all beings be happy!
