The Maitreya Buddha Pyramid, the world's largest meditation pyramid,
is a new landmark, and an impressive one.
There is power in a pyramid. It is believed that a shaving blade
stored inside a small pyramid is sharper and longer lasting. Imagine
then, the power of the world's largest meditation pyramid. Nestled
amidst rocky hills and lush green valleys some distance off Kanakapura
Road sits the slate-gray Maitreya Buddha Pyramid. It's the world's
largest meditation pyramid, a towering, yet stately mass of concrete
and steel. The minds and bodies of those who meditate in its cool
interiors are said to imbibe those very qualities. Built in 2005,
it is a relatively new landmark to the city, but is one nevertheless.
"The meditation centre serves individuals, societies and organisations
in their quest for self-realisation and spiritual wisdom. It helps
unlock their hidden potential," says P S R K Prasad, trustee
and director, programmes of Pyramid Valley International.
Built by the Pyramid Spiritual Trust (India), the Pyramid stands
102-ft tall, has a base area of 160x160 feet and can accommodate
5,000 people. The Pyramid Spiritual Trust is a core organisation
of Pyramid Spiritual Societies (PSS) Movement, a non-religious,
non-cult, not-forprofit, voluntary spiritual organisation, whose
sole objective is to spread Anapanasati Meditation and Vegetarianism.
The design, influenced by the ones at Giza, Egypt, the oldest of
the world's seven wonders, is simple, yet inspiring. It consists
of a massive steel structure, mounted on a concrete base. The steel
frame is covered by 40,000 cement tiles, carefully placed to form
a beautiful mural of the elements. The north face of the Pyramid
has murals depicting air, the south portrays fire, the west earth
and the east, water. The vast space inside the pyramid is representative
of the fifth element, space.
The Pyramid is built on the same design principles with a north-south
orientation and a golden angle of inclination at 51° 51' on
all sides. The spiral and vibrant King's Chamber is the most energetic
spot of the Pyramid and it stands 34ft tall and can accommodate
40 people at a time for meditation. Over 640 natural Himalayan crystals
are fitted inside the pyramid meditation hall to amplify the Pyramid's
energy and help achieve a more profound spiritual experience. The
lower hall, also known as the base of the Pyramid, has striking
murals of Buddha and various other components pertaining to Buddhism.
Twenty-seven steps lead to the core of the pyramid, which is usually
in semi-darkness, with just enough light filtering through the windows
at ground-level.
The intense energy and the stillness of the place is penetrating.
"Pyramids are storehouses of energy. Their geometric design
collects, radiates and stores cosmic energy," explains Prasad.
Meditation done inside a pyramid or underneath it is called Pyramid
Meditation. "And it is thrice more powerful than normal meditation,"
says Prasad. "Pyramids help reduce the level of stress and
tension in the physical body, a must in today's world."
Currently, the Maitreya Pyramid is open 18 hours a day. "It
is closed for six hours in the night, but soon it will be open 24/7,"
says Prasad. People from all walks of life enter its portals to
meditate. The trust also teaches meditation techniques and conducts
workshops periodically, all free of charge. It also conducts regular
programmes on this sprawling campus, including the annual Global
Congress of Spiritual Scientists Event with participation from several
international and national New Age spiritual masters. You Must Know !
* It took four years (from November 2004-Dec 2008) and 5 crore to
construct the Pyramid.
* Around 5,000 people can meditate inside the Pyramid at one go.
* The Pyramid stands on a 26-acre property called Pyramid valley.
There are dormitories on the premises, which can lodge 200 people.
There is also an amphitheatre, two lakes, other smaller waterbodies,
a hillock with a pagoda for meditation and a cafeteria. The trust
has an Annadana programme where food is provided free to all.
"The meditation centre serves individuals, societies and organisations
in their quest for self-realisation and spiritual wisdom. It helps
unlock their hidden potential," says P S R K Prasad, trustee
and director, programmes of Pyramid Valley International.
The design, influenced by the ones at Giza, Egypt, the oldest of
the world's seven wonders, is simple, yet inspiring. It consists
of a massive steel structure, mounted on a concrete base. The steel
frame is covered by 40,000 cement tiles, carefully placed to form
a beautiful mural of the elements. The north face of the Pyramid
has murals depicting air, the south portrays fire, the west earth
and the east, water. The vast space inside the pyramid is representative
of the fifth element, space.
The intense energy and the stillness of the place is penetrating.
"Pyramids are storehouses of energy. Their geometric design
collects, radiates and stores cosmic energy," explains Prasad.
Meditation done inside a pyramid or underneath it is called Pyramid
Meditation. "And it is thrice more powerful than normal meditation,"
says Prasad. "Pyramids help reduce the level of stress and
tension in the physical body, a must in today's world." 
You Must Know ! 
