Sep. 21, NJ-USA : The Buddha Statue Development Committee of the New Jersey Buddhist Vihara in Franklin, New Jersey announces with humility and great joy the unveiling of a statue of the Buddha in seated Samadhi (meditation) posture on the serene temple grounds located at 4299 Route 27, Franklin, New Jersey. The land is also being developed as a future meditation retreat.
The statue measures 30 feet in height making it the largest in the Western Hemisphere. The Buddha Samadhi Statute symbolizes the serenity, peace, tolerance, and compassion, which are integral to the Buddhist doctrine. The statue was sculpted by a Buddhist monk from Sri Lanka, with the financial assistance from Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike from around the United States and Sri Lanka. There were many volunteers who also donated their time and physical energy to help with the construction of the statue.
The statue will be unveiled at 3 p.m. on September 26, 2009. Several honored guests, including N.J. Governor Jon Corzine will be in attendance.
What a magnificent sight to see the Buddha emerge from the woods as you drive Rt. 27. May everything be auspicious.
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