Shambhala Gardens
The Shambhala Gardens are a botanical garden in Mullumbimby , Australia , near Byron Bay on the north coast of New South Wales . In the subtropical landscape garden there are large stone statues and crystals, some of which are 500 million years old. There are also unusual flowering plants, a labyrinth, an amethyst rock wall, rare and ancient geodes and fossils in the vegetation.
Crystal Castle
The Crystal Castle (German crystal castle ) consists of the two tallest crystals in the world. The crystals tower 5.5 meters high and are seen as guard posts over the gardens. The Crystal Guardians (German Crystal Guardians ) are a smoky quartz - Geode with delicate amethyst and calcite -Kristallblumen.
The geodes were imported from Uruguay .
"Buddha Walk"
The "Buddha Walk" (German Buddha walk ) is a 500-mile hike with views of the hinterland of Byron Bay. It leads through the gardens past statues and towering bamboo . In addition, you have the opportunity to reflect and meditate in peace in various rooms. The statues are hand-carved from volcanic stone from Gunung Merapi (Mountain of Fire).
| Statues | |
|---|---|
| Buddha's blessings | Sitting on his lotus, this statue is almost 4 meters high and weighs 14 tons |
| Buddha's lotus mosaic | From Turiya Bruce |
| Amethyst Gateway | Gate made of amethysts |
| Castle Sculpture and Dragon | By Steve the Sandman |
| Lakshmi | Goddess of abundance, 3.5 meters high |
| Ganesh | God of the new beginning, over 2 meters high |
| Garuda & Vishnu | Vishnu, the god of love and savior of the world, rides on Garuda, the representative of honesty and keeper of truth |
| Nandi | The lord of joy and vehicle of Shiva |
| Avalokiteshvara | The Buddha of Compassion |
In the gardens there is also the Lotus Café with an adjoining terrace, where drinks and meals made from fresh local organic products are offered. There is a natural playground for children and souvenirs are also available. A showroom and gallery offer a selection of crystals and jewelry from around the world for sale.