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Shinnyo Lantern Floating for Peace

Thousands of New Yorkers gathered to honor those who have dedicated their lives to peace.

09/23/2013 | Rating NR

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Shinnyo Lantern Floating for Peace

Clip: 9/23/2013 | 2m 56s

Thousands of New Yorkers gathered to honor those who have dedicated their lives to peace.

On September 22nd, thousands of New Yorkers gathered for the first Shinnyo Lantern Floating for Peace in Central Park. Orchestrated by Shinnyo-en, an international Buddhist community, more than 2,200 candle-lit paper lanterns with messages of peace were set afloat onto a large reflecting pool in the center of Trump Rink, in honor of people who have dedicated their lives to the cause of peace.

09/23/2013 | Rating NR

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