as well as a connection to a thriving network of over 3.

who joined together in an intergenerational exchange.we worry about the future of our country because of a re-energized white nationalist movement that threatens our democratic rights.

Silence em-powers abusers and wrongdoers.The pilgrimage opened with a land acknowledgement and welcome from Jeremiah Joseph of the Lone Pine Paiute Shoshone Tribe.He also served on the California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans.

who acknowledged the Manzanar Committees critical role in the founding of the National Historic Site.We return to Manzanar because we believe it is our duty to honor our families and to say that what happened here must never be forgotten and must never happen to anyone anywhere.

the Manzanar Pilgrimage serves as an important place to examine current conflicts.

600 people attended the pilgrimage and visited the Manzanar National Historic Site.Leaders from a variety of Buddhist traditions gather for a group photo in front of the Washington Monument.

we recognize the American Buddhists who contribute so much to our communities and our country.representatives from the various Buddhist traditions took turns lighting the lamp and chanting sutras.

Jodo Shinshu Buddhism is part of the Mahayana tradition.Many elders have journeyed here to America.