Jun Yusada, caretaker of the Grafton Peace Pagoda, recently spoke with friends about their memories of Hank Hazelton. The land for the pagoda was a 1983 gift of the late Grafton resident Hank Hazelton – who was also an activist in support of Native American rights – who passed away in 1995. Watch this video where Jun san and friends speak about their memories of Hank.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxK6U59sqpI&list=WL&index=4&t=366s
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Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo
We pray that as you read this post, you and those you love are well. The COVID-19 pandemic underscores the interconnectedness of our world. The Grafton Peace Pagoda is a Japanese Buddhist temple of the Nipponzan Myohoji order, built on Mohican scared land. We are grateful that the Grafton Peace Pagoda can continue to be a sacred place of pilgrimage, and place for people of all faiths and backgrounds to come together and pray for world peace. The temple at The Grafton Peace Pagoda site will now be open for morning prayer from 5AM to 6:30AM. The temple entrance only will be open for viewing the rest of the day, but visitors may not go inside the main temple area. The outside grounds are are open, but the outdoor bathrooms are currently closed. Please review the following new rules during your visit:
– Practice social distancing by keeping at least six (6) feet of distance between yourself and others.
– Wear a face covering.
– Visit in small groups limited to immediate household members.
– Do not bring your pets.
– Avoid unnecessary contact with surfaces.
– If you arrive and crowds are forming, return to visit another day.
– Show respect to the pagoda, the land, the caretakers, and other visitors.