Please join us for the 6th Annual Peace Walk!
Sunday, August 9, 2015 | 5 p.m.
screening of the movie “Gate” at 3 p.m.
Join us in remembering the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan and the 10th anniversary of the 1600-mile pilgrimage of three Buddhist monks to save humanity from the cycle of nuclear destruction by returning the atomic flame to Trinity, New Mexico.
Walk from the Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (Hawaii Betsuin, 1727 Pali Highway, enter off of Lusitana St.) to the Nagasaki Peace Bell Memorial at Honolulu Hale (1 mile) to express our gratitude for a year without nuclear aggression and hope for continued nuclear peace.
A bus will be available for those who need.
SCHEDULE
3 PM – Movie showing: GATE
5 PM – Welcoming Remarks
5:30 PM – Walk Begins
6:30 PM – Aspiration and Ringing of the Peace Bell
THE INSPIRATION FOR THE PEACE WALK
From July 25 to August 9, 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.
SUGGESTED APPAREL & other tips
Wear something “Peaceful” & comfortable shoes. Bring an umbrella. Some small lanterns with lights will be available, or bring your own.
