Jade Buddha for Universal Peace
340 N. Escondido Boulevard, Escondido, 92025
Cost: Free
After traveling around the world, Phat Da Buddhist Temple of San Diego brings the Jade Buddha — towering eight feet high, set upon a 4.5-foot alabaster throne — to Great Green Lawn for viewing. Jade Buddha weighs over four tons, was hand-carved from a "rare piece of gemstone-quality jade." It is stunning. Daily events include musical performances, meditations, Dharma teachings (including two in English), celebrations to ring in the Chinese New Year. 800-988-4253.
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Ongoing until Sunday, February 6, 2011
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