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Dhammakaya Cetiya |
The Symbol of World Peace |
Finally, the special ‘concrete’ formula was sent to Denmark for laboratory tests in 1995, and the results of which proved it was one of the most durable concrete formulas. Another research firm, the US-based CEPAC, also verified the durability of the concrete formula for the Dhammakaya Cetiya. The parts that hold the 300,000 personal Buddha images on the hemispherical dome and its terraces of the Dhammakaya Cetiya are called ‘cladding.’ Both Buddha images and claddings were built from silicon bronze which is normally used in submarine’s propeller for its strength and chemical resistance. From the knowledge of the world’s first Bronze Age civilization of Ban Chiang in Udon Thani, Thailand, archaeologists have unearthed Bronze images believed to be approximately 5,000 years old. Considering the climate of Thailand -- humid and tropical -- we decided to use a titanium and gold coating on the surface of the silicon bronze Buddha images to protect them and ensure that they last 1,000 years. This technique is called ‘Titanium-Gold Ion Plating.’ making Buddha images on the Dhammakaya Cetiya shining gold. | ||||||||
The Dhammakaya Cetiya is designed to accommodate 1,000,000 personal Buddha images. | ||||||||
The structural construction of the Dhammakaya Cetiya was completed in late 1999. The outer shell of the Cetiya is now decorated with 300,000 Buddha images, on the hemispherical dome and the spherical terrace. The work-in-progress interior is being decorated with another 700,000 Buddha images, which have all yet been installed. Several hundred thousands of these images already have specific owners who donate toward the making of these images while a few hundred thousands more are awaiting forthcoming owners. During the Asian economic collapse during 1998-2000 especially in Thailand, contributors residing here were facing an economic hardship altogether. However, there were some who realized the importance of mind and spiritual development for individual happiness and world peace, and those people donated money from their savings to help the completion of the Dhammakaya Cetiya. | ||||||||
Witness of Mankind’s Effort to Create World Peace for Mankind | ||||||||
The size of the individual personal Buddha image is 15 by 15 centimeters, widening to a base of 18 centimeters. Donation at any amount is appreciated. Anyone donating a certain amount of money for building a complete Buddha image may have one’s name or the name of a beloved ‘inscribed’ on the base of a personal Buddha image. In fact, world peace is shared and is the shared duty of everyone. It cannot be created by a single person or a single religious group alone. Hence, world peace needs everyone to make it happen. As such, the personal Buddha images on the Dhammakaya Cetiya are a witness of mankind’s effort to help create world peace for mankind. | ||||||||
The Dhammakaya Cetiya covers 1 sq. km. and of 4 zones | ||||||||
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Timeline of the Dhammakaya Cetiya | ||||||||
February 1994 Project initiation by Phrarajbhavanavisudh. September 1995 The first concrete pile (foundation) was settled. September 1996 Underground structure task began. April 1998 The first Buddha image was affixed to the top of the hemispherical dome. | ||||||||
Over 200,000 people from around the world joined the three-day Millennium of Peace Celebration at the Dhammakaya Cetiya. | ||||||||
December 1999 The installation of 300,000 personal Buddha images on the outer shell of the Cetiya was completed in time for the Millennium of Peace Celebration, which began on the night of 31 December 1999. |
Participants of various races, nationalities and faiths joined each other in prayers and meditation for a more peaceful and happier world of all. |
Light of Peace |
Buddhists and peace-lovers from various countries participated in the annual illumination ceremony on Maga Puja Day (the full-moon night of the third lunar month.) |
Tens of thousands of people joined the annual New Year spiritual holiday to refresh themselves before sending happy messages and warm wishes to the loved ones. |
World Peace Is Within Reach. |
After the Dhammakaya Cetiya has been completed, it will continue throughout history to be a place where new generations will learn that there once was a group of people who treasured world peace through inner peace by establishing the wonderful Dhammakaya Cetiya for mankind. Be one of those who helps build a symbol for world peace. You will be so proud to have a role in establishing this greatest construction for our world. |
Map & Directions to Wat Phra Dhammakaya (in English)Dhammakaya Foundation |