The Great Drigung Kagyud Lotus Stupa

INTROUCTION
Here in Lumbini, the Birthplace of Buddha Shakyamuni, a Stupa was erected to contribute to the spiritual development of all living beings and to set a milestone of peace and harmony that counteracts negative influences in the world.
Over a period of four years starting in May 2000, a group of experts from different backgrounds worked together to realize this remarkable project.
According to Tibetan Buddhist tradition, there are eight different types of Stupas. Each one is connected with a particular even in the life of the Omniscient-one.
The Great Lotus Stupa is one of them. It represents Buddha’s birth and hence was the fitting type to be erected here at Lumbini.
The monument is located in the Western Monastic Zone of the Lumbini Development Area. In this zone different groups of Mahayana Buddhism establish temples in accordance with their respective tradition.
On February 27th,2004 the Stupa was inaugurated by the head of the Drigung Kagyud tradition, His Holiness Drigung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche and many other eminent teachers.

The Great Drigung Kagyud Lotus Stupa is not just a sacred monument but a peace of silence for meditation and worship. Monks live here and perform Buddhist rituals, prayers and studying about Buddhism philosophes. They all have received an education in the Drigung Kagyud tradition of Tibetan Buddhism in order to keep its precious teaching alive for the benefit of all sentient beings.