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These are part of the international [[Peace]] [[Pagoda]] movement of the Nipponzan Myohoji [[Order]] of [[Buddhist]] [[Monks]]. | These are part of the international [[Peace]] [[Pagoda]] movement of the Nipponzan Myohoji [[Order]] of [[Buddhist]] [[Monks]]. | ||
| − | It was founded by Nichidatsu Fujii, a Japanese [[Buddhist monk]] who worked with Mahatma Gandhi on peaceful ways of opposing wrongdoing by governments. He went on hunger strike against the warlike Japanese government policies, which led [[Japan]] into the Second [[World]] [[War]]. After that [[War]], he campaigned against American and Russian plans to fight future wars by killing huge numbers of civilians with nuclear [[Weapons]], as the Americans had done to [[Japan]]. Nichidatsu Fujii said: | + | It was founded by Nichidatsu Fujii, a [[Japanese]] [[Buddhist monk]] who worked with [[Mahatma]] {{Wiki|Gandhi}} on [[peaceful]] ways of opposing wrongdoing by governments. He went on hunger strike against the warlike [[Japanese]] government policies, which led [[Japan]] into the Second [[World]] [[War]]. After that [[War]], he campaigned against American and Russian plans to fight future wars by killing huge numbers of civilians with nuclear [[Weapons]], as the Americans had done to [[Japan]]. Nichidatsu Fujii said: |
| − | "Civilization has nothing to do with having electric lights, airplanes, or manufacturing atomic bombs. It has nothing to do with killing human beings, destroying things or waging [[War]]. Civilization is to hold one another in mutual affection and [[Respect]]." | + | "{{Wiki|Civilization}} has [[nothing]] to do with having electric lights, airplanes, or manufacturing [[atomic]] bombs. It has [[nothing]] to do with killing [[human beings]], destroying things or waging [[War]]. {{Wiki|Civilization}} is to hold one another in mutual {{Wiki|affection}} and [[Respect]]." |
Carved panels with scenes from the [[Life]] of [[Buddha]] | Carved panels with scenes from the [[Life]] of [[Buddha]] | ||
| − | He lived to be 100 and his movement built 80 [[Peace]] Pagodas all round the [[World]]. Each [[Peace]] [[Pagoda]] is intended to remind people of the need to seek [[World]] [[Peace]] and peaceful means to resolve arguments. | + | He lived to be 100 and his movement built 80 [[Peace]] [[Pagodas]] all round the [[World]]. Each [[Peace]] [[Pagoda]] is intended to remind [[people]] of the need to seek [[World]] [[Peace]] and [[peaceful]] means to resolve arguments. |
Near the Milton Keynes [[Peace]] [[Pagoda]] are a thousand cherry [[Trees]] and cedars, a gift from [[Japan]], to remind us of the victims of all wars. | Near the Milton Keynes [[Peace]] [[Pagoda]] are a thousand cherry [[Trees]] and cedars, a gift from [[Japan]], to remind us of the victims of all wars. | ||
Around the sides of the [[Peace]] [[Pagoda]] itself are eight beautifully carved scenes from the [[Life]] of [[Buddha]]. In front of the [[Peace]] [[Pagoda]] is an [[Information]] board which explains each scene. | Around the sides of the [[Peace]] [[Pagoda]] itself are eight beautifully carved scenes from the [[Life]] of [[Buddha]]. In front of the [[Peace]] [[Pagoda]] is an [[Information]] board which explains each scene. | ||
| − | Facing the [[Peace]] [[Pagoda]], turn left and walk for four minutes and you can reach the Nipponzan Myohoji [[Buddhist]] Temple. This is run by [[Buddhist]] [[Monks]] and [[Nuns]] who work to remind people of the importance of seeking [[Peace]] in [[World]] affairs. | + | Facing the [[Peace]] [[Pagoda]], turn left and walk for four minutes and you can reach the Nipponzan Myohoji [[Buddhist]] [[Temple]]. This is run by [[Buddhist]] [[Monks]] and [[Nuns]] who work to remind [[people]] of the importance of seeking [[Peace]] in [[World]] affairs. |
| − | The temple garden | + | The [[temple]] garden |
| − | On the left of this Temple is a small Japanese garden of rocks, moss and bushes with a stone lantern and a water lily pond full of carp. It is intended as a miniature symbolic model of the [[World]]. | + | On the left of this [[Temple]] is a small [[Japanese]] garden of rocks, moss and bushes with a stone lantern and a [[water]] lily pond full of carp. It is intended as a miniature [[symbolic]] model of the [[World]]. |
| − | On the [[ | + | On the Right of the [[Temple]] is a little moss garden. |
| − | Behind the Temple is a [[Zen garden]] of rocks and gravel. | + | Behind the [[Temple]] is a [[Zen garden]] of rocks and gravel. |
| − | At the back of the [[Zen garden]] is a ‘[[Stupa]]’ – a [[Buddhist]] memorial to the [[Spiritual]] influence of a person. This is a [[Stupa]] for Nichidatsu Fujii, founder of the [[Peace]] [[Pagoda]] movement. | + | At the back of the [[Zen garden]] is a ‘[[Stupa]]’ – a [[Buddhist]] memorial to the [[Spiritual]] [[influence]] of a [[person]]. This is a [[Stupa]] for Nichidatsu Fujii, founder of the [[Peace]] [[Pagoda]] movement. |
| − | In front of the Temple is [[Information]] board and map about the Temple’s [[Gardens]]. | + | In front of the [[Temple]] is [[Information]] board and map about the Temple’s [[Gardens]]. |
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Latest revision as of 17:06, 8 September 2013
These are part of the international Peace Pagoda movement of the Nipponzan Myohoji Order of Buddhist Monks.
It was founded by Nichidatsu Fujii, a Japanese Buddhist monk who worked with Mahatma Gandhi on peaceful ways of opposing wrongdoing by governments. He went on hunger strike against the warlike Japanese government policies, which led Japan into the Second World War. After that War, he campaigned against American and Russian plans to fight future wars by killing huge numbers of civilians with nuclear Weapons, as the Americans had done to Japan. Nichidatsu Fujii said:
"Civilization has nothing to do with having electric lights, airplanes, or manufacturing atomic bombs. It has nothing to do with killing human beings, destroying things or waging War. Civilization is to hold one another in mutual affection and Respect."
Carved panels with scenes from the Life of Buddha
He lived to be 100 and his movement built 80 Peace Pagodas all round the World. Each Peace Pagoda is intended to remind people of the need to seek World Peace and peaceful means to resolve arguments.
Near the Milton Keynes Peace Pagoda are a thousand cherry Trees and cedars, a gift from Japan, to remind us of the victims of all wars.
Around the sides of the Peace Pagoda itself are eight beautifully carved scenes from the Life of Buddha. In front of the Peace Pagoda is an Information board which explains each scene.
Facing the Peace Pagoda, turn left and walk for four minutes and you can reach the Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Temple. This is run by Buddhist Monks and Nuns who work to remind people of the importance of seeking Peace in World affairs.
The temple garden
On the left of this Temple is a small Japanese garden of rocks, moss and bushes with a stone lantern and a water lily pond full of carp. It is intended as a miniature symbolic model of the World.
On the Right of the Temple is a little moss garden.
Behind the Temple is a Zen garden of rocks and gravel.
At the back of the Zen garden is a ‘Stupa’ – a Buddhist memorial to the Spiritual influence of a person. This is a Stupa for Nichidatsu Fujii, founder of the Peace Pagoda movement.
In front of the Temple is Information board and map about the Temple’s Gardens.
