Grafton Peace Pagoda

Grafton Peace Pagoda
18th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, October 1, 2011 - 11:00 AM

Grafton, NY

 

This year we are welcoming over 30 Nipponzan Myohoji monks and nuns from
all over the world for the Grafton Anniversary Celebration and the Opening
Ceremony of the new temple at the New England Peace Pagoda in Leverett, MA.

 

All Are Warmly Welcome!

 

Buddhist Sacred Ceremony

 

Dennis Banks, Anishinabe Nation Native American Prayer

 

Interfaith Prayer

 

Music by Ai Yamaguchi from Japan with “No More Fukushima Song”

 

Round Dance by Six Nations

 

This year, in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, we have been

focusing on creating a world where children will not be exposed to the

reality of nuclear radiation from nuclear power and war. We pray for those

who have suffered in the wake of nuclear disasters in the past and for those

being affected now.  We pray for change so there will be no need for others

to suffer this way in the future. This is a turning point where consciousness

needs to be raised and we must choose to live more gently upon this earth.

 

Please join us for a potluck community meal after ceremonies.  Please bring

your favorite international foods (preferably vegetarian, organic and healthy).

For each person coming, please bring a dish to feed 10 people.  It may be cold. 

Please bring a coat and blanket.  Please arrive before 11:00 AM for best parking.

 

For more information please call the Peace Pagoda at (518) 658 - 9301
Nipponzan Myohoji - Grafton Peace Pagoda, 87 Crandall Road, Petersburg, NY 12138