Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion

Two friends, connected by family histories on opposite sides of World War II, set out to explore the lasting trauma of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. While Japanese hibakusha (survivors) endure lifelong health complications and psychological scars, American atomic veterans who witnessed

Each year, on Hiroshima Day, our community gathers in the quiet glow of the Buddhist temple to remember, to reflect, and to recommit ourselves to peace. I photograph this event freely—capturing portraits, rituals, lanterns, and the shared humanity that fills the space. These images are offered to everyone at no cost, as a small contribution to a much larger message: peace is something we build together.

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Ways to Support This Peace Photography Project

Your support helps keep Hiroshima Day photography free for everyone who attends the ceremony. Whether you contribute financially or simply help spread the word, every gesture strengthens this community tradition.

Our purpose is to provide a place for spiritual growth through the study and practice of Buddhist principles. We seek to support each other and our community in the development of awareness, compassion and peace.

Heiwa ,is a Japanese word that combines two Chinese characters, “Hei” (equality, balance, referring to inner peace) and “Wa” (peace, harmony, referring to outer peace) is the foundation’s central principle and practice.

Some are due to mergers and acquisition, some are due to general cost cutting, and others are the result of a strategic reorganization in which new types of roles are born because the company is actually changing focus of their business and new employees with totally different skills are needed.

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