Peace Pagoda - Willen
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Norfolk12
N 52° 03.462 W 000° 43.518
30U E 655948 N 5769897
This was the first Peace Pagoda to be built in the western hemisphere
Waymark Code: WM4HYP
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/28/2008
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Built by the monks and nuns of the Nipponzan Myohoji, this was the first Peace Pagoda to be built in the western hemisphere and enshrines sacred relics of Lord Buddha.The Inauguration ceremony, on 21st September 1980, was presided over by the late most Venerable Nichidattsu Fujii, founder and preceptor of the order of Nipponzan Myohoji. Religious leaders from all over the world attended. Saplings from the Sacred Bohdi Tree under which the Buddha attained Enlightenment were also presented.
A thousand cherry trees and cedars are planted on the hill around the Pagoda in remembrance of the victims of all wars. They were donated by the ancient Japanese town of Yoshino, famous for the beauty of its cherry blossom.
The Pagoda is a sanctuary and permanent refuge for all beings. It is built to further humanity's quest and prayer that the world may be saved from nuclear annihilation.
The monks and nuns are very pleased to welcome you to the Temple with its ornate Japanese garden near the Pagoda
Combine a visit to the Pagoda in Milton Keynes with a walk around the beautiful Willen Lake.
Peace Pagoda
North Willen Park,
Milton Keynes,
access from Brickhill Street (V10)
Open to visitors?: Yes
Photography Permitted Inside?: Yes
Statue of the Buddha present?: Yes
Related Website: Not listed
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Photos of the shrine are strongly encouraged when permitted otherwise please refrain from taking pictures inside and in any case, generally have respect for the religious nature of the site.