To Abolish Nuclear Weapons & End All Wars & Violence 

July 28 & Aug. 1-6, 2024

 Vancouver, WA – Tacoma – Bainbridge Is. -Suquamish – Ground Zero Ctr. – Lake Forest Pk. – Seattle 

NA MU MYO HO REN GE KYO

              7/28 Sun. Vancouver, WA  13mi.                 8/3      Sat. Poulsbo – Ground Zero Ctr.  8mi.

                8/1 Thu. Tacoma              13mi.                    8/4-5   Sun. – Mon.  GZ & Kitsap Bangor Subase

                8/2  Fri.  Bainbridge Is.-Suquamish 13mi.     8/6  Tue. Lk Forest Park – Green Lake, Seattle 10mi.

On the 26th, the last Sunday of May, a peace march and rally called the “25-Mile Walk,” which is the length of the Gaza Strip from north to south, was held from SeaTac to Ballard in Seattle. On the way, we had lunch at the Seattle Native Duwamish longhouse, where there were more than 1,000 participants, most of whom came from a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds. Many of them were young people who had never experienced or planned a peace walk of this kind, and more than two-thirds of them were women. On that day, at that moment, I drew a picture of hope and a good outlook for the future of humanity. Not only was it a very moving event, but it was also very epoch making. The people who participated in this walk will surely remember the experience for the rest of their lives. It will become a feathered seed and fly all over the world in the future.

Compared to that, it is small, but this is the 20th time that we have organized the Pacific Northwest Peace Walk for abolishing nuclear weapons and aiming for the Ground Zero Ctr. of Hiroshima-Nagasaki Day activity every year. How many thousands of people will participate in the walk & event, including downwinders, those who are scattered throughout the United States, suffered Marshall Islands, and those who have suffered firsthand from the atomic bombing of Hiroshima? (Not an exaggeration.) This time, the Lantern Ceremony in Seattle on August 6 will be the last event on this walk. Martha Bryce, who has been organizing the event with Shirley Shimada for more than 40 years, celebrated her 90th birthday this year. She is on active duty. And I feel that we can pass the baton to the next generation, including myself. We believe that an average of 13 miles a day, even just a single step, or even joining a potluck, will contribute to the realization of peace. Please walk with us.                      

The smallest contributions gratefully received.

This annual Peace Walk is organized (or sponsored) by Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order,  Portland, Vancouver(WA), Tacoma Catholic Workers, Indian People Organizing for Change(California), Ground Zero Ctr. For Nonviolent Action, Veteran For Peace & more.   

 [Contact] Rev. Senji Kanaeda 206-780-6739, 206-724-7632(cell) kanaedasenji@gmail.com                                                                

Nipponzan Myohoji Temple, 6154 Lynwood Ctr. Rd. NE, Bainbridge Island WA, 98110-4011

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Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo

“The appearance of a Pagoda touches the hearts and minds
of all people. Those who venerate this pagoda absolutely
reject nuclear warfare and firmly believe that a peaceful world will be
manifested. The vision of the Peace Pagoda has the power to bring about
a spiritual transformation. It illuminates the dawn of a spiritual civilization.
” Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii(1885-1985)
Founder,Precepter, Nipponzan Myohoji

Saturday, August 24, 2019
11: 00 AM

Pacific Northwest Peace Pagoda Ground Purification Ceremony

At  Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action
16159 Clear Creek Rd. NW Poulsbo WA 98370

All are invited.

Traditional Buddhist Ceremony
Interfaith Prayer
Native American Prayer
Guest speaker : Jim & Shelley Douglas and more
Music & Potluck Lunch

[Note] The ground purification ceremony(Jichin-sai) is a traditional Buddhist and Shinto ceremony that gets permission from the local guardian god(spirit) and purifies the building site. It is also the means to pray for the related people’s safety during construction and for prosperity. As part of the ceremony, Omiki(Sacred sake), Okome(sacred rice) and salt are also returned to the ground.

We expect supporters of the peace pagoda from across the U.S. and from other nations for this joyous occasion.
We will have guest speakers, prayer, and music.

For more Information please call or email below
Rev. Senji Kanaeda  Nipponzan Myohoji Temple(Bainbridge Is. Dojo)
6154 Lynwood Ctr. Rd. NE Bainbridge Island WA
Kanaedasenji@gmail.com    (206)780-6739, (206)-724-7632

For A Nuclear Free World
-In Respect of All Life 7/26 – 8/6

“The religious basis of the non-violent movement was laid as far back as 2000 years”-Ven.Nichidatsu Fujii
Na Mu Ho Ren Ge Kyo

This annual Peace Walk is sponsored by Nipponzan Myoji Buddhist Order, Eugene, Tacoma, Vancouver Catholic Workers, Ground Zero Ctr. For Non Violent Action and Peace, Lake Forest Park for Peace, American Indian Organization for Change, Foot Prints for Peace, Bainbridge Isaland- N. Kitsap Interfaith Council and more.

Contact Rev. Senji Kanaeda
(206) 780-6739 (206) 724-7632 (cell) kanaedasenji@gmail.com
Nipponzan Myohojii Buddist Temple
6154 Lynwood Ctr RD NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110 www.nipponzan.org

This will the 15th Peace Walk in the North West. We walk listen share the voices of the victims of Warfare. For the past 15 years, we have walked in OR, WA,CA, NM & BC. Our ties to the Marshallese Community in Salem, OR has been strengthen through walking and praying with them. The steps we take are small just like a ripple in a pond, yet, it is certainly a way to teach the promise of peace on this earth. We will walk 11-16 miles per day. Work for peace by walking with us for the entire walk, just one day or even for a few hours. or just joining us for our evening potluck dinner and program. Bring person gear and a smile with and experience an experience of a lifetime. All are Welcome.

The smallest of contributions gratefully received

2018 Pacific Northwest Interfaith Peace Walk

No More War- A World without Nuclear Weapons

Wed. July 25-Mon. Aug 6

07/25 Wed. Gathering Eugene
26 Thur Eugene
27 Fri Corvallis
28 Sat Salem
29 Sun Portland
30 Mon Olympia
31 Tue Tacoma
08/1 Wed Tacoma (rest Day)
2 Thur Seattle
3 Fri BainBridge Is.- Suquamish
4 Sat Ground Zero/Poulsbo
5 Sun Ground Zero
6 Mon. Ground Zero & Seattle

This annual Interfaith Peace Walk is sponsored by Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order, Eugene and Tacoma Catholic Worker, Ground Zero Ctr for Non Violent Action for Peace, Lake Forest Park for Peace, American Indian Organization for Change (CA), Veterans for Peace(ME and Others), Foot Prints for Peace(OH,
Australia) and more.

“The religious basis of the non-violent movement was laid back as far as 2000 years” -Ven. Nichidatsu Fujii

Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo

This will be the 14th Peace Walk in the Pacific Northwest
We walk, listen, and share the voices of the victims of warfare
For the past 14 years, we have walk in OR, WA, CA, NM & BC. Our tie to the Marshallese Community in Salem has been strengthen through walking and praying with them. The steps
we take are small, just like a ripple in a pond, yet, it is certainly a way to teach the promise of peace on this earth. We will walk 11-16 miles per day. Work for peace by walking just one day or even 1 hour, or talking at our evening potluck dinner. Bring personal gear and smile with you.

All are Welcome!

The smallest contribution gratefully received.