Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, Buddhist stupa in Myers Flat, Victoria, Australia.
The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion is a large, white-plastered stupa near Myers Flat, Victoria, built according to traditional Tibetan Buddhist architecture. The structure contains several rooms across multiple levels, including a main shrine, meditation spaces, and exhibition areas, all surrounded by open gardens and grounds.
The stupa was conceived following the vision of Lama Yeshe, who in the 1970s wished to establish a center for Buddhist learning in Australia. After his passing in 1984, Lama Zopa Rinpoche continued the project, and construction began in the late 1990s.
The stupa draws Buddhists from across Australia who come to meditate, join ceremonies, or walk the grounds in a spirit of reflection. Visitors from all backgrounds are welcome, and many choose to walk clockwise around the structure, following a traditional Tibetan devotional practice.
The site sits in rural Victoria and is most easily reached by car, as public transport options in the area are limited. Pathways around the grounds are clearly marked, and visitors entering interior spaces are generally asked to dress modestly and remove their shoes.
Inside the stupa stands a Jade Buddha statue carved from one of the largest blocks of gem-quality jade ever used for a Buddhist artwork. Before finding its permanent home here, the statue traveled on a long world tour, visiting many countries across several continents.
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