Background of the Buddha Niche Statue and Matrix of a Thousand Buddhas 严佛壁缘起
In 2003, the 
Buddhist Library launched the “Sahasra Buddha Vyuha” (Matrix of a Thousand Buddhas) Project to raise funds for the Library. The project involved transforming the wall behind the granite Buddha statue in the Art Gallery into a wall of Buddhas. 420 niches or so were created and each contains a gold-plated Buddha specially imported from China and individually lighted. The response was encouraging as many supporters came forward to sponsor the Buddha statues.
Due to the overwhelming response, the Buddhist Library decided to extend the wall and create another 210 niches, hoping that this would provide opportunities for devotees to create merit and continue supporting the Library financially. As of today, there are only 45 statues left which remain undonated. You can see this when you visit the Art Gallery, where there are 45 empty niches.
Proceeds from the “Sahasra Buddha Vyuha” Extension Project have helped finance the expansion of the auditorium—it used to be smaller—and renovating the monks’ quarters, and we will now channel funds raised to our Building Repairs 2025 work.
The Buddhist Library has come a long way and this would not have been possible without the support of its members and devotees. We hope you will continue to lend us your support and generosity so that we can continue to be of service to you. May the collective merits of the project bring you and your family everlasting peace and joy.
佛教图书馆于二零零三年为了筹款，将艺术画廊花岗石佛像后那道墙改设成 “严佛壁”，造了大概四百二十个木窟。木窟里的镀金佛像是特别从中国入口，而且每一樽都有一盏灯亮着。这些年来，“严佛壁”一直深获信徒们的支持。
由于反应热烈，佛教图书馆决定延长墙壁以便增加二百一十个木窟，让有心要供养佛窟的信徒在培福的机会，同时也能在经济上帮助到图书馆。截至今天，仅剩下 45 木窟与佛像未捐赠。
“严佛壁” 扩建项目的收益已经帮了我们扩大二楼讲堂（以前规模较小）和装修僧侣的僚房，现在我们将把筹集到的资金用于我们的“Building Repairs 2025”项目。
这些年一路走来，要不是会员和信徒的支持，佛教图书馆难有今天的规模与设备。我们希望您将继续支持和慷慨解囊，使我们能继续为您服务。祈愿这项目的集体功德，带给您和您的家人永久的和平和喜悦。
Each of the Buddha statues occupying the 645 niches is exquisitely made and directly imported from China. Each 8cm tall gold-plated statue sits on a 2.5cm tall wooden stand.
