Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park

Welcome to the Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park. As you step out of your vehicle and stand at the edge of this fourteen-acre sanctuary, take a deep, intentional breath. …

As we depart the trailhead and step onto the winding, unpaved path, we are engaging in a deliberate physical and psychological transition. The short hike leading up to the stupas is not merely a means of transportation; it is an…

Emerging from the tree line, your eyes are immediately drawn upward to the magnificent focal point of the park: the Amitabha Stupa. Rising majestically to a height of thirty-six feet, the stupa stands as a brilliant, white beacon…

Now that we stand before the Amitabha Stupa, I invite you to participate in the ancient, universal practice of circumambulation. In the Buddhist tradition, this practice is known as 'kora.' It involves walking mindfully around…

As you complete your circles around the main monument, direct your attention slightly to the side, where nestled among the twisted trunks of the juniper trees sits a second, smaller, but equally significant monument: the White…

Just a short distance from the stupas, you will find a distinct architectural feature that requires your physical interaction: a structure housing several heavy, cylindrical prayer wheels. In the Tibetan language, these are known…

Before we conclude our time within the main sanctuary, there is one more vital feature to observe, one that perfectly illustrates the inclusive, harmonious spirit of this park. Tucked quietly into a clearing among the trees,…

As our time at the Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park draws to a close, we must prepare to walk back down the rustic trail, transitioning once again from the sacred sanctuary back into the rapid pace of the mundane world. Before you…