Nipponzan Myohoji
A famous temple located on Lynwood Center Road, the Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist temple welcomes visitors with its luminous interior. The intricate designs are adorned with vibrant colors that illuminate the well-lit sanctuary.
And at the heart of the temple lies an altar covered with brocade cascading in five tiers, akin to a metallic waterfall. It is embellished with 1,000 gold and silver origami cranes suspended on a string. Six golden bodhisattvas dance gracefully atop massive tree trunks, exuding an ethereal aura. Despite its modest size, the temple's ambiance radiates a sense of solemnity and warmth, thanks to the delicate paintings, Buddha statues, and religious symbols that decorate each level of the main building.
In recent years, worshippers have also been gathering at Nipponzan Myohoji to pay homage to the Hiroshima Flame Interfaith Pilgrimage, kickstarting a five-month journey across Bainbridge and beyond. Led by Jun Yasuda, a revered Nipponzan Myohoji nun, the pilgrimage's goal is to promote peace and advocate for nuclear disarmament.
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Address: 4900 16th St NW Washington, DC 20011
