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The 14th Dalai Lama inaugurated the Buddha statue humbly

offered by Anand Krishna in Sarnath, Varanasi, India
The morning fog has not cleared away when at His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama
inaugurated and blessed a 2.5m high Buddha statue humbly offered by Indonesian interfaith spiritualist
Anand Krishna. Conducted at the Central Institue of Higher Tibetan Studies (Deemed University),
Sarnath (Uttar Pradesh), India, the inauguration was covered by several Indian media, e.g. K TV, Z
News, DD News and Hindustan Times. The Buddha statue is made of the same source materials used to
build the 9th CE Borobudur Temple in Muntilan, Central Java, Indonesia, and was offered to reaffirm
the spiritual and cultural ties between the peoples of Indonesia and Tibet, also to support His Holiness’
non-violent struggle to protect the cultural heritage of Tibet.
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“Representing the peace loving people of Indonesia, I salute His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama for his
untiring and relentless efforts in finding peaceful solutions to protect the historical and cultural heritage
of Tibet based on tolerance and respect,” said Anand Krishna prior to his departure to India a few days
ago. He added that, “By offering this statue from Indonesia to His Holiness, and to be placed on Indian
soil – I hope, I pray that the peoples of Tibet, India and Indonesia are united in love, peace and
harmony.”
Before entering the ceremonial podium, His Holiness Dalai Lama expressed his immense gratitude and
appreciation for the offered Buddha statue. After the sacred and joyful ceremony, His Holiness allowed
the opportunity for group photo with Anand Krishna and six members of Anand Ashram Foundation
Indonesia (Affiliated with United Nations). Unexpectedly, His Holiness granted a statement: “Press, you
may don’t know, thousands years ago, one Buddhist master named Atisha Divankara, received the
teaching from a master who resided in Indonesia. So, in Tibetan Buddhism history Atisha Divankara is
considered a very very important Buddhist messenger. So he was the most important Guru from
Indonesia. So, from that way, we [Tibetans] have some close spiritual connection [with Indonesia],
although physically [we are] very far.”
Afterwards, Anand Krishna also gave his statement: “With Love and Harmony, we can unite India,
Tibet and Indonesia. Through this union we can achieve the world peace.”
His Holiness: “Indonesia and Tibet share a close spiritual connection.”
Sarnath, Varanasi, Friday, 9 January 2009, 8:45 Sarnath time (10:15 West Indonesian Time)
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Dharamshala: Interfaith spiritualist and author Anand Krishna on Monday offered a 2.5 meter-high
stone statue of Buddha to His Holiness the Dalai Lama as a token of spiritual and cultural ties between
the peoples of Indonesia and Tibet.
The statue, made from the same materials used to build the 9th century Borobudur Temple in Central
Java, will be installed at the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in Sarnath, India.
The offering also aims to support His Holiness’ non-violent struggle to protect the cultural heritage of
Tibet, Anand Krishna, founder of the Jakarta-based Anand Ashram Foundation said in a statement on its
website.
of Tibet based on tolerance and respect,” said Anand Krishna.
“By offering this statue from Indonesia to His Holiness, and to be placed on Indian soil – I hope, I pray
that the peoples of Tibet, India and Indonesia are united in love, peace and harmony,” he added Anand.
Mr. Anand Krishna’s visit to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama will be one of the most significant and
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historical moments in the histories of Tibet, India and Indonesia, said Anand Ashram Foundation
chairwoman Maya Muchtar.
“We all belong to the one and same Indus Valley Civilization, together we can respond wisely and
compassionately to the problems faced by our world. Together we can realize our common dream of
‘One Earth, One Sky, and One Humankind,” Ms. Muchtar said.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will inaugurate the installation of the statue at the institute between 8 and
10 January, she said.
Source:
http://www.tibetoffice.com.au/indonesia-based-spiritualist-presents-buddha-statue-to-his-
holiness-the-dalai-lama
http://www.tibetcustom.com/article.php/20090106121644995
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Sarnath, January 9: His Holiness the Dalai Lama Friday inaugurated the installation of a unique
handcarved 2.5 meter-high stone statue of Buddha in the compound of the Central Institute of Higher
Tibetan Studies (Deemed University) here before carrying on with the second-day of a week-long
teachings here.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama responds to media queries upon consecration of a 2.5 meter-high stone
statue of Buddha from Indonesia, in Sarnath, India, January 9, 2009. Renowned interfaith spiritualist
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and author Anand Kumar, who presented the statue to the Tibetan spiritual leader, is also seen in the
photo. (Photo: Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL)
The revered Tibetan spiritual leader consecrated the Buddha statue, which is to be installed permanently
later in the Kalachakra Temple in the institute’s compound.
Internationally recognised Indonesia-based interfaith spiritualist and author Anand Krishna offered the
statue to the Dalai Lama as a token of restrengthening the spiritual and cultural ties between the peoples
of Indonesia and Tibet.
The unique Buddha statue is made from the same source materials used to build the 9th CE Borobudur
Temple, regarded as the world’s largest Buddhist temple, in Muntilan in Central Java.
The offering also aims to support His Holiness’ non-violent struggle to protect the cultural heritage of
Tibet, Anand Krishna, founder of the Jakarta-based Anand Ashram Foundation, said in a statement on
its website.
of Tibet based on tolerance and respect,” said Anand.
“By offering this statue from Indonesia to His Holiness, and to be placed on Indian soil – I hope, I pray
that the peoples of Tibet, India and Indonesia are united in love, peace and harmony,” he added.
“In 1012 AD, Indian Buddhist monk/scholar Atisha traveled to the Indonesian archipelago, and went to
Tibet to preach the ancient art of Tong-Len meditation which he learnt from an indigenous Indonesian
Master, Dharmakirti Svarnadvipi, a name very close to the heart of His Holiness and the people of
Tibet,” Anand puts it.
Anand was joined by six other officials of Anand Ashram Foundation in Sarnath to present the Buddha
statue.
Mr. Anand Krishna’s visit to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama will be one of the most significant and
historical moments in the histories of Tibet, India and Indonesia, Anand Ashram Foundation
chairwoman Maya Muchtar said in the same statement.
“We all belong to the one and same Indus Valley Civilization, together we can respond wisely and
compassionately to the problems faced by our world. Together we can realize our common dream of
‘One Earth, One Sky, and One Humankind,” Ms. Muchtar said.
In thanking Anand for the offering, the Dalai Lama described the interfaith spiritualist as a supporter of
Tibet’s cause.
An Indonesian national of Indian descent, Anand Krishna has written more than 120 books in the past
10 years, both in English and Indonesian, on varied subjects like spirituality, philosophy and humanity.
He is also recognised for his other social and humanitarian activities related to promotion of interfaith
understanding and appreciation.
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