Grafton Peace Pagoda

This place sits in a very secluded location, the minute you step foot on the property you feel the utmost peace and tranquility. You can walk the prayer path, sit under trees, admire the Koi pond, even enter the temple. This place is a secret treasure, please be respectful when visiting and it's a guarantee that you will leave with a clear mind.

On one hand, I hesitate to write much of this, for fear it would be crowded; on the other, may it BE that we all take pilgrimages into peace, hold it, grow it, share it, and visit this place of peace again for a refill ❤️ The Grafton Peace Pagoda is one of a kind. Well, technically, one of two unique Peace Pagodas in the US! And you'd never know it was there! The words, "out beyond right and wrong, there lies a field..." come to mind. In this case though, it's out beyond Troy, and Brunswick, Cropseyville and even Grafton, down a long dirt road or two, deep into quiet forests, your GPS will tell you that you've arrived. There's a small parking area on the roadside opposite the entrance, and you can either walk on the straight even pathway directly to the grounds of the Peace Pagoda, or take the specially designed woodland trail, to begin taking on a (physically short) journey into the heart & mind of peace. On the grounds, you'll find beauty, and feel a holy reverence.

This is a peaceful place for contemplation with a magnificent stupa. The abbot, Master Jun, invited us to join in the chanting of "Nam-myoho-renge-kyo南無妙法蓮華經" with a hand drum. She's a friendly person who's been active in anti-nuclear and anti-war causes for decades. It was impressive and touching. I highly recommend this place for anyone seeking peace and spiritual growth.

What an amazing spot! I have to admit, when I walked up the nature trail and out to the clearing, I was amazed! First of all, the size of this Pagoda is enormous. I was not expecting that at all. How wonderful to see all of the fall colors and the reflection on the pond. It was a picture perfect moment that I was lucky enough to be a part of that’s for certain. Surely will be going back to see this again. Very much recommended if you have never seen this beautiful Pagoda.

This place sits in a very secluded location, the minute you step foot on the property you feel the utmost peace and tranquility. You can walk the prayer path, sit under trees, admire the Koi pond, even enter the temple. This place is a secret treasure, please be respectful when visiting and it's a guarantee that you will leave with a clear mind.