Join a multi-faith service & silent walk to remember the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan, the 18 th anniversary of the 1600-mile pilgrimage of three Buddhist monks to save humanity from the cycle of nuclear destruction, and the continuing threat of global warfare by “conventional” weapons. Join us at the Nagasaki Peace Bell Memorial at Honolulu Hale to express our gratitude for another year without global nuclear destruction, our hope for continued nuclear restraint, and the end to the wars in Ukraine, Gaza, and too many other countries.

Location

Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, 1727 Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI to Nagasaki Peace Bell.

Schedule

(No film screening this year.)
5:30 PM – Welcoming Remarks
6:00 PM – Walk Begins
7:00 PM – Aspiration and Ringing of the Peace Bell

The Inspiration for the Peace Walk

From July 25 to August 9, 2005 three Japanese monks made a walking pilgrimage of 1600 miles from San Francisco, California to Trinity, New Mexico to return the atomic flame from Japan to its origin point, thus closing the 60-year cycle of destruction and saving humanity.

The Four-Petals Partnership (Buddhist, Quaker, Catholic and Protestant traditions)

Quarterly Peace Services rotate between multi-faith sponsors to express our joint affirmations for peace, of mindfulness and a blossoming from our common humanity.

Suggested Apparel & Other Tips

Wear something “Peaceful” & comfortable shoes. Bring an umbrella.
Some small lanterns with lights will be available, or bring your own.

Map: Walking Route from Hongwanji to Nagasaki Peace Bell