Stupa No. 45 – The 108 Stupas Project
Sacred Offerings Enshrined on the Prayer Mandala
November 1, 2026 — Gelephu Mindfulness City, Bhutan. On the banks of the Mao Chhu River, at the foothills of the Himalayas, 108 Bodhi Stupas, each standing 15 metres tall, were completed in a single day. Initiated by His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan, Project
108 not only set a Guinness World Record, but also gathered the heartfelt aspirations of nearly 200,000 people from around the world, all joined in prayer for world peace and the happiness and well-being of all sentient beings.
OOSS Global is deeply honoured to have taken part in this auspicious and meritorious undertaking. We were privileged to be the sole sponsor of the construction of Stupa No. 45, and to make a complete offering of the Five Core Sacred Offering Items for all 108 stupas, together with an additional 20 sets for Shambhala Dzong and the 21 Tara Retreat Centre. From beginning to end, we had the privilege of witnessing the rising of this remarkable monument of the spirit.
Master Zhang Bu Sheng’s Compassionate Leadership: Turning Great Love into Action
Loving-kindness without conditions; compassion that sees all beings as one. OOSS Global’s deep involvement in Project 108 arose from a profound act of compassion on the part of Master Zhang Bu Sheng. Guided by the Buddha’s teachings, Master Zhang has always devoted himself to turning great love into practical action for the benefit of others.
In response to the far-reaching initiative of His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Master Zhang Bu Sheng wholeheartedly embraced the vision, personally overseeing the arrangements and leading the OOSS Global team, an auspicious opportunity to plant the seeds of goodness for a world of happiness.
Sacred Offerings Enshrined on the Prayer Mandala
To help bring this auspicious and meritorious work to fulfilment, OOSS Global made its offerings with pure intention and utmost sincerity. It is a source of special joy in the Dharma that the core sacred items we offered, among them the Standing Statue of Guru Padmasambhava, the Tenfold
Auspiciousness Plaque and the Vajrasattva Vajra Heart, were solemnly displayed on the prayer mandala of the event, for all to pay homage and offer their prayers.
OOSS Global’s offerings comprised the following:
① Supporting the Construction of Stupa No. 45
OOSS Global fully sponsored the construction of Stupa No. 45, rejoicing in the opportunity to forge this sacred bond with the Buddha. Remarkably, through the shared aspiration of all who joined in, the US$200,000 needed to build this stupa was raised in full within a single day! Revealing the unity of devotees around the world, who walk the same path with the same vow. May this stupa become a refuge for all sentient beings, helping them be free from suffering and find happiness!
② Offering 108 Complete Sets of the Five Core Sacred Offering Items
A complete set of sacred offerings was offered to each of the 108 stupas. Each set consists of five sacred items:
- 38cm Gold-Plated Standing Statue of Guru Padmasambhava — symbolising Vajra Body
- Gold-Plated Vajra and Bell —symbolising Vajra Speech
- Tenfold Auspiciousness Plaque — symbolising auspiciousness and perfection
- Vajrasattva Vajra Heart — symbolising Vajra Heart
- A-Syllable Crystal Sphere — symbolising Vajra Mind
Five sacred items available on eshop
③ An Additional 20 Sets Offered to Shambhala Dzong and the 21 Tara Retreat Centre
Beyond the 108 stupas, OOSS Global separately offered a further 20 sets of the same specification, the same Five Core Sacred Offering Items, to Shambhala Dzong and the 21 Tara Retreat Centre, upholding Bhutan’s Buddhist culture and spiritual heritage through practical action.
From the building of the stupas to the offering of the sacred items, every aspiration carries reverence for the Dharma and sincere prayers for world peace and the well-being of all sentient
beings.
Honoured by the Royal Family and the Highest Monastic Leadership: Sacred Offerings Solemnly Enshrined
Most auspiciously, the Five Sacred Offering Items, personally overseen by Master Zhang Bu Sheng and offered by OOSS Global with utmost sincerity, were ceremoniously placed on the central mandala during an important ceremony attended by both the Bhutanese Royal Family and the highest monastic leadership, a mark of the special meaning of this offering.
At this solemn ceremony, graced by the presence of His Majesty the King of Bhutan, members of the Royal Family, His Holiness the Je Khenpo and the four Lopen Rinpoches, the Standing Statue of Guru Padmasambhava, the Vajra and Bell, the Tenfold Auspiciousness Plaque, the Vajrasattva Vajra Heart and the A-Syllable Crystal Sphere were reverently displayed on the mandala, carrying pure aspirations for world peace and the well-being of all sentient beings.
These offerings were held in high regard by the Royal Family and the highest monastic leadership. Their value lies not only in the sacred consecration items themselves, but in what they express: practical support for preserving Buddhist culture and nurturing spiritual development.
Joining Dharma Friends from Around the World in a Historic Gathering
The event coincided with the 18th anniversary of His Majesty the King’s coronation and Buddha’s Descent Day. Led by Master Zhang Bu Sheng, representatives of OOSS Global travelled to Gelephu to take part in this historic occasion in person.
There, we beheld the sacred items offered by OOSS Global shining with the light of compassion upon the mandala, standing before the magnificent rows of stupas stretching into the distance. Together with participants from around the world, we witnessed the solemn occasion of 40,000 volunteers working as one. Amid fluttering prayer flags and the sound of chanting, Master Zhang led the team in a heartfelt dedication of merit, praying that the merit gathered from countless good intentions be dedicated to all sentient beings without exception.
Click here to read the full article — Bhutan’s Project 108 Reaches Auspicious Completion
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GLOBAL TREE SPONSORSHIP OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED!
Plant a Bodhi Tree of Merit · Cultivate Blessings · Benefit All Beings!
On 1 November 2026, the Global 108 Million Trees Project, jointly initiated by the World Religions Peace Alliance and the World Vajrayana Buddhist Federation, was officially launched in Gelephu Mindfulness City, Bhutan.
108 Million Trees · Diverse Species · A Greener World
Starting in Bhutan, the project aims to plant 108 million trees (108 groups of one million) of diverse species to restore ecosystems, advance sustainable development, and share green resources worldwide.
Please visit the webpage for more details: 108 Million Trees Project
