Could a goddess really influence fortune? Right here before us, almost unassuming, is the Vasudhara. The Vasudhara is a wayside shrine, a small, quiet space for reflection. It’s dedicated to a goddess who holds a special place in Buddhist mythology, particularly in Nepal and Southeast Asia. She is Vasudhara, the embodiment of wealth, prosperity, and abundance. Imagine a young woman, draped in jewels, with a gentle smile and a golden glow. In her hands, she holds symbols of abundance: sheaves of corn, overflowing vases, and sometimes, even the Book of Wisdom. She offers these not just as material riches, but as symbols of spiritual fulfilment and generosity. The Vasudhara shrine reminds us to seek a balance between material comfort and spiritual growth. To share our good fortune and cultivate a spirit of selfless giving. For it is in giving that we truly find lasting wealth.
Garuda Museum
Behold the Garuda, a four-meter sculpture spreading its wings. This is the entrance to Southeast Asia’s one and only Garuda