Nipponzan Myohoji Peace Walk

07/12/2024

2024 NIPPONZAN MYOHOJI PEACE WALK

To Abolish Nuclear Weapons & End All Wars & Violence
July 28 & Aug. 1-6, 2024

Vancouver, WA – Tacoma – Bainbridge Is.- Suquamish – Ground Zero Ctr. – Lake Forest Pk.-Seattle
NA MU MYO HO REN GE KYO

2024 Peace Walk Schedule

7/28 Sun. Vancouver, WA 13 mi. 8/3 Sat. Poulsbo – Ground Zero Ctr. (GZ) 8 mi.

8/1 Thu. Tacoma 13 mi. 8/4-5 Sun. – Mon. at GZ & Kitsap Bangor Subase

8/2 Fri. Bainbridge Is. – Suquamish 13 mi. 8/6 Tue. Lake Forest Park – Green Lake, Seattle 10 mi.

For more Information, visit https://nipponzan.org

09/02/2023

Nam-myoho-renge-kyo ［南無妙法蓮華経］

03/29/2023

07/12/2022

7/30-8/1 Portland-Vancouver (WA),
8/4-8 Olympia-Tacoma-Seattle-Ground Zero Center.

南無妙法蓮華経Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo―In Respect of All Life

2022 DAILY SCHEDULE

7/30 Sat.. Portland OR.
7/31 Sun. Vancouver WA
8/4 Thu. Olympia
8/5 Fri. Tacoma
8/6 Sat. Lake Forest Park- Green Lake, Seattle (Hiroshima Day Lantern Ceremony)
8/7 Sun. Poulsbo- Ground Zero Ctr.
8/8 Mon. Hiroshima Nagasaki Day Weekend at GZ Ctr.

This annual peace walk is sponsored by Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order, Eugene & Tacoma Catholic Workers, Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action, Lake Forest Park for Peace, American Indian Organization for Change, Footprints for Peace, Bainbridge Is. & North Kitsap Interfaith Council and more.

Contact: Rev. Senji Kanaeda 206-780-6739 206-724-7632(cell) [email protected]
6154 Lynwood Center Rd. NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110

DETAILS: (subject to change)

7/29 Fri. 4:30PM Gathering Portland
7/30 Sat. 9:00AM Walk in Portland 12miles
Nichiren Buddhist Temple of Portland, 2025 SE Yamhill St. Portland OR-
Nepalese Temple,1405 SE40th.Ave.-
Downtown,Japanese American Museum~SW side-
Steel Bridge-Expo Center(Columbia River side)

7/31 Sun. 9:00AM Walk in Vancouver WA 10 miles
Vancouver Waterfront Park 695 Waterfront Way Vancouver, WA
to WSU Peace pole, Mt. Vista 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave. Vancouver WA

8/4 Thu. 10:15AM Walk in Olympia 11 miles
Woodland Creek Comm. Pk(Lake Lois Rd.& Pacific Ave.SE)
Pacific Ave.- 4th.Ave.-Capitol Wy.(N.~SE)-3005th. Ave SW(lunch)-Walk to south &
then to north-Priest Point Park-drive to Tacoma

8/5 Fri. 9AM Walk in Tacoma 11-12 miles
Guadalupe House Tacoma Catholic Workers 1417 S.G St.Tacoma
Walk to Marine Park & returning to C.W.　　　　　　　

8/6 Sat. 11:00AM Walk from Lake Forest Park(weekly peace vigil) to Seattle 7-8 miles
Peace pole in front of Lake Forest Park City Hall
17425 Ballinger Way NE. Lake Forest Park WA
W.start 12:30PM -Lake City Way.- NE 80th.St.-
Bath House Theatre, Green Lake to join the Hiroshima Day Lantern Ceremony "Hiroshima to Hope" at Green Lake
Seattle 6PM-[stay overnight Nipponzan M. Temple, Bainbridge Is. 　　　　
8/7 Sun. 8:30AM Walk from Poulsbo to Ground Zero Ctr. 5-6miles
Poulsbo's Fish Park 288 NW Lindvig Way Poulsbo WA 98370
10:30AM getting to Ground Zero Ctr. for Nonviolent Action
16159 Clear Creek Rd. Poulsbo　
Hiroshima Nagasaki day weekend programs at Ground Zero Ctr.
[Available camp out at Ground Zero Ctr.]
8/8 Mon. early morning Nonviolent & civil disobedience action at the gate of Bangor subase

We will provide food on the way and some accommodations with conditions.
We will have some changes because of Covid 19 spreading.
If anyone will join any part of the walk and need accommodations, contact us please.
Also, anyone who was not vaccinated wishes to join it, please let me know.
(Senji Kanaeda, [email protected] or 206-780-6739 or 206-724-7632)
Nipponzan Myohoji Temple, 6154 Lynwood Ctr. Rd. NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110) .

Video clip from 2019 Peace Walk - Tacoma, WA segment.

07/12/2021

2021 Nipponzan Miyohoji PEACE WALK

Please join the monks of the Bainbridge Island Nipponzan Miyohoji Temple for the 2021 Peace Walk for Nuclear-Free World in the Pacific Northwest: “Stop Global Warming”.

The walk will begin in Oregon and make its up into Washington, and will end at Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action in time to participate in the remembrance of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

The annual walk is an opportunity to bring together a diverse community of people to walk together in a meditative witness for a better world for all. All are welcome to participate. You may join for any portion, or all, of the walk, even just part of a day. There will be a support vehicle carrying food and water, and to carry personal belongings.

Wear sturdy walking shoes, and plan for sun and/or rain (this IS the Pacific Northwest. Bring a water bottle, clothing, and sleeping bag/pad (if walking more than one day). Accommodations will be available for everyone along the walk. No alcohol or drugs please. Also, please bring your nonviolent spirit.

For more information, please contact Rev. Senji Kanaeda 206-780-6739 or 206-724-7632 (cell.) [email protected]

This is a tentative schedule (it will be updated as plans are finalized prior to the walk).

8/4 Wed. gathering in Tacoma
8/5 Thu. Tacoma
8/6 Fri. Lake Forest Park to Seattle; Joining Lantern Ceremony “Hiroshima to Hope” at Green Lake in Seattle
8/7 Sat. Poulsbo- Ground Zero Ctr.
8/8 Sun. Joining the Ground Zero Ctr. program
8/9 Mon. Action at Bangor Sub Base

We are also thinking about the possibility of walking in two cities in Oregon separately, (not confirmed yet.)

(Adapting and Joining their plan)
7/23 Fri. gathering at Catholic Workers in Eugene
7/24 Sat. Eugene
7/25 Sun. Salem

07/31/2019

In Tacoma, Washington

07/30/2019

The 2019 Peace Walk plants seeds of peace along the way.

Planting a tree is always a hopeful act, but the persimmon sapling planted in April behind the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center on the Oregon State University campus expresses a

06/22/2019

2019 Pacific Northwest Peace Walk

7/26 Fri. Gathering in Eugene
7/27 Sat. Walk Eugene
7/28 Sun. Corvallis
7/29 Mon. Salem
7/30 Tue. PortlandNancouver
7/31 Wed. Tacoma
8/1 Thur. Seattle/Bainbridge Island
8/2 Fri. Bainbridge Island Squamish
8/3 Sat. Poulsbo-Ground Zero
8/4 Sun. Ground Zero
8/5 Mon. Ground Zero
8/6 Tue. Seattle "Hiroshima to Hope
Lantern Ceremony"

This will the 15th Peace Walk in the North West. We walk, listen, share the voices of the victims of Warfare.

The steps we take are small just like a ripple in a pond, yet, it is certainly a way to teach the promise of peace on this earth. We will walk 11-16 miles per day. Work for peace by walking with us for the entire walk, just one day, or even for a few hours. or just joining us for our evening potluck dinner and program. Bring personal gear and a smile and enjoy an experience of a lifetime. All are Welcome.
The smallest of contributions gratefully received

Na Mu Ho Ren Ge Kyo

This annual Peace Walk is sponsored by Nipponzan Myoji Buddhist Order, Eugene, Tacoma, Vancouver Catholic Workers, Ground Zero Ctr. For Non Violent Action and Peace, Lake Forest Park for Peace, American Indian Organization for Change, Foot Prints for Peace, Bainbridge lsaland- N. Kitsap Interfaith Council and more.
Contact Rev. Senji Kanaeda (206) 780-6739 (206) 724-7632 (cell) kanaedasenjj@gmail com
Nipponzan Myohojii Buddist Temple
6154 Lynwood Ctr RD NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110

07/11/2018

2018 Pacific Northwest Interfaith Peace Walk

No More War- A World without Nuclear Weapons
This will be the 14th Peace Walk in the Pacific Northwest
We walk, listen, and share the voices of the victims of warfare.

For the past 14 years, we have walked in OR, WA, CA, NM & BC. Our tie to the Marshallese Community in Salem has been strengthened through walking and praying with them. The steps we take are small, just like a ripple in a pond, yet, it is certainly a way to teach the promise of peace on this earth. We will walk 11-16 miles per day. Work for peace by walking just one day or even 1 hour, or talking at our evening potluck dinner. Bring personal gear and smile with you. All are Welcome!

The smallest contribution gratefully received.

The basic schedule is as follows (detailed schedule further down the page):

July 25 Wednesday – Gathering in Eugene
July 26 Thursday – Eugene 08
July 27 Friday – Corvallis 08
July 28 Saturday – Salem
July 29 Sunday – Portland
July 30 Mon. – Olympia
July 31 Tues. – Tacoma
Aug. 1 Wed. – Tacoma (Rest Day)
Aug. 2 Thurs. – Seattle
Aug. 3 Fri. – Bainbridge Is. Suquamish
Aug. 4 Sat. – Ground Zero/Poulsbo
Aug. 5 Sun. – Ground Zero
Aug. 6 Mon. – Ground Zero & Seattle

Contact: Rev. Senji Kanaeda 206-780-6739 or 206-724-7632 (Cell) [email protected] Nipponzan Myohoji Temple 6154 Lynwood Center Road NE, Bainbridge Is. WA 98110 www.nipponzan.org

This annual Interfaith Peace Walk is sponsored by Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order, Eugene and Tacoma Catholic Worker, Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action, Lake Forest Park for Peace, American Indian Organization for Change (CA), Veterans for Peace(ME and Others), Foot Prints for Peace(OH, Australia) and more.

Please see below for the detailed schedule:

Jul.25 Wed. Gathering Eugene
5PM Francis & Clare House(Eugene Catholic Workers)754 Washington Ave. Eugene OR
[Stay same as above]

Jul.26 Thu. Walk in Eugene-Springfield 11-12 miles
9AM Start at Free Speech Plaza 8th. Av. & Oak Ave. – 8th. Av. – Walk/Bike path – Foot
Bridge – MLK Blvd.- Main St. -Island Park(lunch 1hour)- Agate St. – Friends Meeting –
Federal Court House on 8th(30minutes vigil) – Free Speach Plaza [Stay] same as above

Jul.27 Fri. Drive to & Walk in Corvalis 12-13miles?
9AM

Jul.28 Sat. Drive to & Walk in Salem 12-13miles?
9AM

Jul.29 Sun. Drive to & Walk in Portland 9miles?
10AM Sunday Service at Wilshire United Methodist Native American Fellowship
3917 Ne Shaver St. Portland OR
Afternoon Walk in NE sideof Portland

Jul.30 Mon. Drive to & Walk in Olympia (
730AM Portland- 2hours Drive -930AM Olympia
10 AM
7PM Gathering and program about the peace walk & more at “Tradition”

Jul.31 Tue. Drive to Steilacoom and walk into Tacoma
8:20AM
[Stay] Guadalupe House Tacoma Catholic Workers

Aug. 1 Wed. Rest Day in Tacoma
(peace boat action in Sea Fair, Seattle-optional)
[Stay]same as above

Aug. 2 Thu. Walk in Seattle -12miles
9AM S. Othello St. & M.L.K. Jr. Wy S.- 10AM Rainier Ave. & MLK(Mt. Baker Station)-
S.Jackson St. -2nd. Ave -12PM West Lake Park(Lunch) – Broadway- Roanoke Park – Univ.
Bridge- 3:20PM Sadako Satue(Seattle Peace Park), NE 40th. St. & NE Pacific St.
Seattle Ferry Terminal 445PM (35minutes) – 520PM Bainbridge Island(Ferry $4-8 each)
[Stay] Nipponzan Myohoji Temple 6154 Lynwood .Ctr. Rd NE Bainbridge Island

Aug. 3 Fri. Walk from Bainbridge Is. to Suquamish 12 miles
9AM Nipponzan Myohoji Temple(same address as above) – Day Rd. – Hwy 305-
Seabold Church – Agate Pass Bridge – Chief Seattle’s Grave – Suquamish UCC Church
[Stay] Suquamish UCC Church 18732Division Ave. NE Suquamish WA

Aug. 4 Sat. Poulsbo – Ground Zero Ctr. 8Miles + Joining Canoe action at Old Bangor on the water
8AM Poulsbo’s Fish Park 288NW Lindvig Wy. Poulsbo – Finn Hill Rd.-Rude Rd.- Clear
Creek Rd. 1030AM GZ Ctr. for Nonviolent Action 16159 Clear Creek Rd. + Canoe action
[Stay] Ground Zero Ctr. (camping or sleeping indoor)

Aug. 5 Sun. Ground Zero Ctr.
Following the program of Hiroshima Nagasaki Day Weekend at GZ

Aug. 6 Mon. Bangor Subase Civil Disobedience Action + Hiroshima Day Lantern Ceremony(Seattle)
5-830AM Civil disobidience action at Bangor Navy Base – Ground Zero Ctr.-
9AM Leaving for Seattle
Bainbridge Island 1025AM – Ferry – 11AM Seattle – Drive to Green Lake
4PM – “Hiroshima to Hope” Lantern Ceremony -return to Bainbridge Is.(Ferry$4-8each)
[Stay] Nipponzan Myohoji Temple 6154 Lynwwod Ctr. Rd. NE Bainbridge.Is. WA 98110

06/06/2017

2017 PACIFIC NORTHWEST INTERFAITH PEACE WALK
For a Nuclear-Free World – In Respect for All Life
Sun. Jul. 30 – Mon. Aug. 14

Corvalis-Salem-Portland-Olympia-Tacoma-Seattle-Bainbridge Is.-Bangor/

Ground Zero Ctr. + 8/6 Hiroshima Day Lantern Ceremony in Seattle

7/30-31 Sun-Mon Gathering & Walk in Corvalis OR
8/1 Tue Salem
2 Wed Portland
3 Thu Chehalis- Centralia WA
4 Fri Olympia
5 Sat Olympia
6 Sun L.F.P.- Seattle Lantern Ceremony
7 Mon Rest Day Bainbridge Is.
8 Tue Steilacoom - Tacoma
9 Wed Seattle(Kubota Gd-Sadako)
10 Thu Port Townsend
11 Fri Bainbridge Is.- Suquamish
12 Sat Poulsbo- GZ & Old Bangor
13 Sun Ground Zero Ctr.
14 Mon GZ Action & Prayer at Bangor

This annual Interfaith Peace Walk is sponsored by Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order, Catholic Workers, Ground Zero Ctr. For Nonviolent Action for Peace, Lake Forest Park for Peace, Indian people Organization for Change(CA), Veteran For Peace (ME & the others), Footprints for Peace(OH, Australia) and more

Contact: Rev. Senji Kanaeda 206-780-6739 or 206-724-7632(cell.) [email protected]
Nipponzan Myohoji Temple 6154 Lynwood Ctr. Rd, NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110