Maitreya Project






Computer-generated rendering of the Maitreya Project Statue as originally proposed.


The Maitreya Project is an international organisation, operating since 1990,[1]
which intends to construct statues of Maitreya Buddha in India and perhaps elsewhere. Initial plans were for a 152-metre (500 ft) colossal statue, to be built in either Kushinagar or Bodhgaya. These plans have since changed, and the Maitreya Project now intends to construct relatively modest statues in both towns. The project was initiated by the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition, an organisation within the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.




Contents






  • 1 Laying of the foundation stone in Kushinagar


  • 2 Finances


  • 3 Criticism


  • 4 References


  • 5 External links





Laying of the foundation stone in Kushinagar




Maitreya Project Relic Roadshow.


On Friday 13 December 2013 the State Government of Uttar Pradesh handed over approximately 275 acres (111 ha) of land for the site of the Maitreya Project in Kushinagar. The land is immediately adjacent to the Parinirvana Temple denoting the place where Buddha Shakyamuni passed into Parinirvana, and the Rambhar Stupa which marks the holy site of Buddha’s cremation.


On that same day, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav, presided over a foundation stone laying ceremony on this land. Maitreya Project's Spiritual Director, Lama Zopa Rinpoche and the Board of Trustees of the Maitreya Project Trust attended as state guests.[2][3]



Finances




Maitreya Project International, California entity, Gross Annual Revenue 2001–2008 in US$[4]


The Project reports for 1990–2008 outgoings of more than US$20 million and investment of more than US$11 million.[5]


Nita Ing has taken over responsibility for the funding of the statue in Bodhgaya.[6]



Criticism


There has been criticism in the press about some aspects of the Project,[7][8][9][10][11][12] including the compulsory acquisition, under "India's Land Acquisition Act", by the State Government[1] of 660 acres (2.7 km2) of private land, homes and small farms; which are intended to be leased to the Project, for construction of the statue and related infrastructure, including "landscaped park housing a cathedral, monastery, convent, guesthouse, library and food halls...".[13]
Peter Kedge, Director and CEO of the Maitreya Project has posted a number of replies to these criticisms.[1][14][15]


Following the 1,262nd day of "peaceful dharna", in August 2010, by the majority of local farmers against the compulsory acquisition of their farms, the Cabinet Secretary of Uttar Pradesh announced a reconsideration of support for the Project.[16]



References





  1. ^ abc Kedge, Peter (November 2007). "Maitreya Project Update, November 2007". Maitreya Project International website. Maitreya Project International I.O.M. Retrieved 2007-11-21..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}


  2. ^ "Laying the Foundation Stone on Maitreya Project Land". FPMT. Retrieved 29 December 2014.


  3. ^ "Announcement Maitreya Project Kushinagar" (PDF). FPMT. Retrieved 29 December 2014.


  4. ^ "Registry Search Feature". Registry of Charitable Trusts (RCT). Office of the Attorney General, State of California. Retrieved 2010-06-22.


  5. ^ "summary" (PDF). Maitreya Project website. Maitreya Project International. Retrieved 2013-01-24.


  6. ^ Kedge, Peter. "Letter from Mr Peter Kedge". Maitreya Project.


  7. ^ Pepper, Daniel (2007-09-10). "Indian farmers oppose giant Buddha statue". The Christian Science Monitor. The First Church of Christ, Scientist.


  8. ^ Qadir, Abdul (2003-01-09). "Heavy police deployment made for Kalchakra". The Times of India. Times Internet Limited. Retrieved 2008-03-04.


  9. ^ "Contemplating the Navel". Dharma Life, issue 15. Friends of the Western Buddhist Order. Retrieved 2008-03-04.


  10. ^ Pepper, Daniel (2007-09-20). "Villagers fight plan for giant Buddha". The Washington Times. News World Communications, Inc. Retrieved 2008-04-27.


  11. ^ Falcone, Jessica. "Bodhi Blues — A Year in India: Questioning The Maitreya Project: What would the Buddha do?". Wild River Review. Wild River Review. Archived from the original on 2008-02-11. Retrieved 2008-03-04.


  12. ^ Falcone, Jessica. "Bodhi Blues — A Year in India: What would the Buddha Do? The Debate Continues..." Wild River Review. Wild River Review. Archived from the original on 2008-02-09. Retrieved 2008-03-04.


  13. ^ "X80F_Maitreya revised.pdf" (PDF). Aros Architects website. Aros Architects. Retrieved 2008-03-04.


  14. ^ Kedge, Peter. "Maitreya Project, Latest Update, September 2007". Maitreya Project International website: Maitreya Project Update. Maitreya Project International I.O.M. Retrieved 2007-11-10.


  15. ^ Kedge, Peter (September 2009). "Maitreya Project Status & Fact Reference, September 2009". Maitreya Project International website. Maitreya Project International I.O.M. Retrieved 2009-09-26.


  16. ^ Manjul, Tarannum (2010-08-24). "Farmers' protests may drive away Maitreya Buddha project to Bihar". The Indian Express. The Indian Express Limited. Retrieved 2012-07-04.




External links







  • Maitreya Project website

  • Videos posted on YouTube by Maitreya Project

  • BBC Documentary

  • Pepper, Daniel Giant Buddha's tough love will drive out poor The Scotsman, September 9, 2007 on The Buddhist Channel

  • Aros Architects Kushingar Masterplan with location map and simulated aerial view


  • Fearing unrest, UP govt scales down Maitreya Buddha project Indian Express, Thu May 26, 2011.










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