On 9th October 1891, Leo Tolstoy wrote to to Bertha Von Suttner (1843-1914) the first woman to win the Nobel Prize for Peace.

” Dear Madam,

I was just reading your novel ” Lay Down Your Arms”, which H.Boulgakov had sent me, when I received your letter.

I esteem your work highly, and it has occured to me that publication of your novel represents a good omen for the future.

The abolition of slavery was preceded by a famous novel (UncleTom’s Cabin) written by a woman, Harriet Beecher Stowe.

God grants that the abolition of war may follow yours.

Leo Tolstoy.( 9th Oct. 1891)”

We pray for the abolishing of Nuclear Weapons and all wars.

Next year, 21st June, we will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the London Peace Pagoda.

On the 9th of August, We will have a Nagasaki Day walk and prayer for the 80th Anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

With palms together in prayer, 

Bhikkhu G.Nagase