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
Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo
There will be no Grafton Peace Pagoda Anniversary Celebration this year. This event usually takes place in early October, around the time of
Gandhi's Birthday. October 14th (this year) is traditionally called "Columbus Day", but we recognize it as "Indigenous People's Day." And in recognition of Indigenous Peoples, there will be a Peace Walk in Arizona, October 2 - 6. The Grafton Peace Pagoda has always had an emphasis on Native American Rights. Grafton Peace Pagoda nun, Jun San will be participating in this Arizona walk, and invites you to participate in this Peace Walk [see flyer below for details].
In relation to the walk, please see this article: 
Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo
Civilization is not to kill human beings, not to destroy things, not to make war. Civilization is to hold mutual affection and respect for one another. – Venerable Nichidatsu Fuji
Grafton Peace Pagoda 30th Anniversary Ceremony
Saturday, October 7, 2023, 11:00am
On Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday, October 2, 1993 the Grafton Peace Pagoda was dedicated to promote peace, non-violence and healing. Let us gather to celebrate 30 years of community in prayer for all creation.
Grafton Peace Pagoda Flower Festival
Celebrating the Birth of the Buddha
Sunday May 21, 2023 at 11:00am
Especially During this troubled time in Ukraine, we gather to celebrate the birth of Buddha and all living things. The Buddha was born in a flower garden in spring 2550 years ago. We hope your heart will be open to the fragrance of peace, just as flowers open to the light and warmth of the sun.
Traditional Buddhist Ceremony
Everyone will be invited to pour sweet tea over the head of baby Buddha, symbolizing blessings offered to all life on earth.
Interfaith Prayer
Dance
Music
The ceremony will be held outside. Please dress for the weather and remember that Grafton is often cooler than nearby places. Benches will be available, but feel free to bring chairs and/or blankets for comfortable spacing given continued Coronavirus concerns. You are welcome to bring fruit or a healthy sweet desert to share with Pagoda friends after the ceremony.
Nipponzan Myohoji, Grafton Peace Pagoda 87 Crandall Rd, Petersburgh, NY 12138
For information call (518)658-9301 Between 8am and 5pm 
29th Anniversary Ceremony – Grafton Peace Pagoda
