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Journey of the “Flame of Hope”

On September 27th, 2019, the “Nagasaki Flame of Commitment” will arrive at Urakami Cathedral, which was destroyed by an atomic bomb. All in attendance will pray for peace while the “Flame of Hope” is used to light candles during the ceremony, and this renewed flame will continue on its journey.

After leaving Urakami Cathedral, the Flame will be taken to Buddhist temples, Christian churches, Islamic mosques, and other places of worship, as well as to festivals—wherever people pray and wish for peace.

We will add a flame to the “Flame of Hope” from each place we visit and continue on our journey.

At Hiroshima Peace Park, flame from the “Peace Flame” will be added to the “Flame of Hope.” With stored wishes from all the places the Flame visited in Japan, it will travel to Tokyo where Pope Francis will use it during a Mass on November 25th.

“Flame of Hope” pilgrims from around the world will be there to represent all people’s wishes for peace on Earth.

Helping October 7th Israeli Refugee and Hostage Families Heal from Trauma

Jan 6, 2024

The tragic events on October 7th, 2023 and every day afterward have wreaked severe trauma and pain on both the Palestinian and Israeli communities. The heart of Mahayana Buddhism says that the key to achieving wisdom and unifying with the Great Spirit lies with...

Flame of Hope Takes Center Stage at World Buddhist Gathering in Bodhgaya, India

Jan 5, 2024

Flame of Hope India Mission 2023 Sanno Bamba I landed at the airport in Bodhgaya with the Flame of Hope to participate in the International Sangha Forum, held at the invitation of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Ryokyu Endo, Flame of Hope Ambassador from Japan, was...

Unification of the Dutch ‘Freedom Fire’ – Part 2 the History

Dec 30, 2023

Dutch 'Freedom Fire' unites people locally and internationally The first ‘Freedom Fire’ originated in 1948 In 1948 the Liberation Fire was brought by Montgomery in Portsmouth to the D-day beach in Normandy. Then taken to Wageningen by Nijmegen athletes. From...

Unification of the Dutch ‘Freedom Fire’ with the Flame of Hope – Part 1

Dec 30, 2023

At the Liberation festival in Alkmaar, The Netherlands On 5th of May 2023, we were honored to receive the Dutch ‘Freedom Fire’ (aka Liberation Fire) into the Flame of Hope at the annual Liberation festival in Alkmaar, the Netherlands. The Freedom Fire is the...

The ecumenical Advent candle is lit with the Flame of Hope

Dec 29, 2023

At the Mennonite church in Alkmaar, NetherlandsOn December 3rd, the first Sunday of Advent, the Flame of Hope was warmly welcomed as a guest at the Mennonite Church in Alkmaar, together with Verena from the Old Catholic Church.Advent candle of interconnection Alkmaar...