We are pleased to invite you to attend “The New Year’s Interfaith Prayer for World Peace on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025 (Wednesday). Starting at 10:00 am in the Great Buddha Hall of Chuang-Yen Monastery.
Please join us for inspiration from these knowledgeable speakers and more...
Start your New Year with hope, unity, and blessings at this cherished tradition that has been held for over 30 years. The New Year’s Interfaith Prayer for World Peace is one of the most anticipated events of the year, bringing together representatives from various faiths and organizations, including Greymoor, Maryknoll Council, Judaism, the United Nations NGO, the Bahá’í Faith, and more. Reconnect with old friends, and warmly welcome new ones as we unite in prayers for world peace and share blessings with one another. Don’t miss this inspiring opportunity to embrace harmony and hope for the year ahead.
- Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi: President of the Buddhist Association of the United States
- Father Jim Gardiner, SA: Graymoor Spiritual Life Center
- Father Frank Breen: Maryknoll fathers and brothers
- Sister Leonor, Sister Genie: Maryknoll Sisters.
- Dr. Hans Hallundbaek: UN NGO Rep for the International Prison Chaplains Assoc, Croton Falls Presbyterian Church
- Rabbi Eytan Hammerman: Judaism, Rabbi, Temple Gates of Prayer
- Rev. T. Kenjitsu Nakagaki: VP of Buddhist Council of NY, VP of the Interfaith Center of New York, President and Founder of the Heiwa Peace and Reconciliation Foundation of New York Ltd.
- Lama Lhadrun: Tibetan Palpung Thubten Choling Monastery
- Ven. Xin Xing (心行法師): Founder and Abbot of Dharma Seal Monastery
- Mr. Leonard Galit: BAHA’I Center
- Mr. Freeman Su & Mr. John Cheng 程中式 (惟丞): Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Northeast Region