In September 2005, the project of the Phra Sihing 2 began with a 4000 mile ocean voyage for the 5200 lb. boulder. After eight months of carving, the stone became a beautiful Thai Buddha. It was purchased by Wat Ou Sai Kham, a 400 year old temple in Chiang Mai Thailand. There were four Thai Buddhas carved by the temple. Three using Jade from Myanmar, and one (ours) made of Canadian Nephrite.
On November 5th 2006, a sacred ceremony was held and Buddha relics (cremated remains) from their current Buddha were inserted into the crowns of all four statues. On December 4-5th 2006, a ceremony was held to bless all four Buddhas. This spectacle was one of the most amazing things you would ever see. Between the candles, white ribbons, chanting monks, children playing instruments and the public's excitement, it made us extremely proud to be apart of this event.
A few images of our trip to Thailand 2006.
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Our Jade is found amongst this gold at a placer gold mine
near the British Columbia Yukon border.
Canadian Nephrite Jade is the best quality Nephrite available to the world today. It's aesthetic appeal, strength and toughness coupled with it's massive alluvial deposits could lead to the use of Jade as a dimension stone. This will probably be the next step in growth for the B.C. Jade industry.
All NEW shipment of our VERY BEST QUALITY B.C. NEPHRITE JADE is here! We are also very pleased to announce the opening of our new show room. Web page for our show room will be coming soon....!! (Posted December 2007)
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