Join a multi-faith service & silent walk to remember the 78th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan and the 17th anniversary of the 1600-mile pilgrimage of three Buddhist monks to save humanity from the cycle of nuclear destruction. Join us at the Nagasaki Peace Bell Memorial at Honolulu Hale to express our gratitude for another year without global nuclear destruction and our hope for continued nuclear restraint.

Location

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

Schedule

3:30 PM – Movie showing: “ATOMIC FLAME”
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