32nd Anniversary Ceremony Grafton Peace Pagoda

32nd Anniversary Ceremony
Grafton Peace Pagoda
Saturday October 4, 2025 11:00 AM

Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo
Pray for Salvation of all Human Beings

If we are concerned only for our own safety and that of our own country, we have a false impression that maintenance of a defense force is imperative. In order to save humanity from extinction, we must realize that militarization and wars are ultimately the foe to humanity and must therefore be abolished. If we first pray for the tranquility of the world and for salvation of all human beings, within that prayer, personal security and our country’s security will be brought about as a result.
– Nichidatsu Fuji, Nipponzan Myohoji Founder

Buddhist Ceremony
Interfaith Prayers for Peace
Story of the Construction of This Peace Pagoda Through a Carpenter’s Eyes - Ruel Bernard
Kanawake Mohawk Nation Prayer - Dale Dione, Roots of American Democracy
Stockbridge Munsee Mohican Delegate Remarks - Jeremy Mohawk

Music and Dance

Please join us for potluck community meal following the ceremony. Please bring your favorite foods. It may be cold so please bring warm clothes and a blanket. Please arrive before 11:00 to allow time to park and walk to ceremony site.

For more information please call the Peace Pagoda between 8am and 4:30pm at (518) 658-9301
Nippozan Myohoji-Grafton Peace Pagoda, 87 Crandall Rd Petersburg, NY 12138