COVID-19 Updates

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 . However, for everyone’s safety, the temple and outdoor bathrooms are currently closed. As of right now, the outside grounds are are open. 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.

As circumstances are continuously changing, closers and rules for visiting the Grafton Peace Pagoda may need to be updated, so check this website before your visit for any updates. Please take care of yourselves and your community.