Milton Keynes Peace Pagoda was built by the monks and nuns of the Nippon Myohoji and enshrines sacred relics of Lord Buddha presented from Nepal, Sri Lanka and Berlin. It was the first to be built in the western hemisphere. The Inauguration Ceremony on 21st September 1980 was presided over by the late Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii, founder and preceptor of the Order of Nipponzan Myohoji. Religious leaders and peace loving people from all over the world attended the ceremony. Saplings from the Sacred Bohdi-Tree under which the Buddha attended Enlightenment were also presented. A thousand cherry trees and cedars were planted on the hill around the Pagoda in remembrance of the victims of all wars. They were donated by the ancient Japanese tow of Yoshino, famous for the beauty of it’s cherry blossoms. The Pagoda (or Stupa) 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. Our oneness and sacredness will be revealed by our acts of reverence and worship. The coming civilization of peace will be created by the spiritual non-violent movement based upon the firm religious faith. Maha Bodhisattva Nichirne predicted that such a new era would come, by unveiling the unknown supreme law called the Triple Great Wonderful Law. Milton Keynes Peace Pagoda “May eternal peace prevail on Earth” Nipponzan Myohoji Monastery, Milton Keynes This non-violent movement is now being manifested in the form of Peace Pagodas throughout the world of which the Milton Keynes Peace Pagoda is one. This calls for spiritual revolution. The appearing of Pagodas moves the heart and mind of all people. All those who venerate the Pagoda abundantly reject nuclear warfare believe that a peaceful world will be created. The vision of a Pagoda has the power to bring about a spiritual transformation which is to take over the scientific civilization. Eventually all people and all nations will esteem this Wonderful Law embodied in the Peace Pagoda, with all people spiritually united in the single prayer for universal peace.
The monks and nuns of the Nippon Myohoji will be very pleased to welcome you at the Temple near the Peace Pagoda.
