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Venerable Phra Mana Viriyarampo
In 2003 Phra Mana commenced his inspired project to build the Gratitude Pagoda in Australia. He based the design of the stupa on three ancient pagodas in the north of Thailand, Wat Doi Sutep, Wat Phra That Jomkitti and Wat Pasak. The pagoda is constructed in rustic Bundanoon sandstone, and built by monks and volunteers under the leadership of Venerable Phra Mana. In 2008 Venerable Phra Mana constructed the Asoka Pillar 150 metres north of the Gratitude Pagoda at Bundanoon. A special consecration ceremony in November 2008 was attended by Buddhist monks and nuns from Therevada, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions, as well as Hindu swamis and VIP guests including the Indian Consul General Mr Sujan R. Chinoy. The Asoka Pillar in Bundanoon is the centre piece of a large outdoor teaching area, including a 3D map of the world showing the spread of Buddhism from India to all other countries, via the Silk Road and the Spice Sea Route. The Asoka Pillar is surrounded by 40 carved sandstone panels, copied from Sanchi Stupa in India, which depict the Life of the Buddha. Venerable Phra Mana is a keen researcher of Indian Buddhist history, specializing in Gandhara Art.
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