Photo Galleries 2014

Fuji Sanctuary, Japan

Fuji Sanctuary hosted its tenth annual Symphony of Peace Prayers ceremony on May 18, with some 6,000 participants, guests, staff, and volunteers. Byakko Shinko Kai President Tomohiko Naya and Chairperson Masami Saionji gave welcoming addresses, after which prayer leaders from seven different faiths offered prayers and messages of peace. Many more encouraging messages were received from around the world. Then, participants prayed for peace in each nation and region on earth in a grand flag ceremony. Byakko Deputy Chairperson Yuka Saionji gave closing remarks, and the ceremony concluded in a rousing finale.

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