Jade Buddha for Universal Peace

The world's largest jade Buddha, sculpted from a single piece of gem-quality jade. It is 10 feet tall and weighs four tons. Valued at $5 million, the gem was carved by master sculptors in Thailand's oldest jade factory. This rare translucent pice of jade is carved in the shape of Buddha and is said to bring harmony and peace wherever it goes. It is traveling the world to various countries on display for a limited time. This time it's stop is at the Minh Dang Quang Monastery in Tampa, Florida and is on display through March 14th.