Grafton Peace Pagoda 30th Anniversary Ceremony

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.

• Buddhist Ceremony
• Interfaith Prayer
• Story from Poland about the current situation in the Ukrainian War
• Traditional Japanese drumming and Shishimai Dance
• Mohican Nation traditional Round Dance

Please join us for potluck community meal following the ceremony. You are welcome to bring food. It may be cold so bring warm clothes and a blanket. Please arrive before 11:00 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