Welcome to Sunray

We are an international spiritual organization dedicated to world peace and reconciliation.
Our Peace Village is a sanctuary inspired by the Cherokee Peace Villages.

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UN International Day of Peace 2025

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 Theme: Act Now for a Peaceful World In a time of turbulence, tumult, and uncertainty, it is important for everyone to take concrete action to mobilize for peace. From peacekeepers on the front lines, to community members, to students in classrooms around the world, everyone has a role to play. We can speak … Read More

New Moon Fire Harvest Celebration

Celebration of the Harvest New Moon Fire and Autumnal Equinox Sunday September 21, 9:00 A.M. EDT SUNRAY PEACE VILLAGE, LINCOLN, VT ALL ARE WELCOME Dear Friends of Sunray near and far, You are invited to Sunray Meditation Society and New Moon Fire at the Peace Village on September 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM ET. We start with the Stick Dance to clear … Read More

Fall Peacekeeper Teachings 2025

Registration Now Open for Fall Peacekeeper 2025 Teachings of the Tsalagi Ywahoo Lineage October 4 – 5, 2025 California event begins Friday evening October 3. Participate online through video streaming provided by ZOOM.us and/or in-person. Pre-registration is required for both in person and online. *See schedule for dates and times of teachings in your selected region Join us this Fall … Read More

Adawi Temple

In 1998, the Temple of the Adawis, Wise Protectors, was erected at the Peace Village. The Temple is the sacred sanctuary for teachings, classes, meditation and services of Sunray Meditation Society. Many Buddhist and Indigenous Teachings have been offered in the Temple. Reflecting Sunray Meditation Society’s deep commitment to practicing peace, sacred shrines of the major world religions are established … Read More

Boston Sunray Meditation Circle

Dear Relatives, We are grateful for the opportunity to practice together. All are invited to our Boston Sunray Meditation practice across the ZOOM platform (instructions follow). Every Tuesday, practice begins at 7pm Eastern Time – with three rounds of the dance, then a concise basic practice, approximately 50 minutes total. The Sunray Basic Meditation, Diamond Body Practice, Medicine Wheel Mandala, Dance of … Read More

Sunray Saturday Practice

Dear Relatives, We are grateful for the opportunity to practice together. All are invited to our Sunray Saturday Morning practice across the ZOOM platform (instructions follow). Every Saturday, practice begins at 7am Pacific Time – which is 10am Eastern Time at the Peace Village – with three rounds of the dance, then a concise basic practice, approximately 65 minutes total. The Sunray Basic Meditation, … Read More

Reflections from the Peace Pole

Dear Sunray community, We are in the harvesting moment and I wish to thank all of you who have participated in and contributed towards this year’s Elders and Youth Gathering occurring the last weekend in July 2024. At the 40th Gathering, I was deeply touched by the resonance of communities around the world and the leaders who came to share with us prayer and … Read More

Smoke offerings at the Peace Stupa, Sunray Peace Village

The Tibetan Community of Burlington VT and Sunray Meditation Community joined in prayer, smoke offerings, practices and feast by the Peace Stupa on Saturday June 22, 2024. As an auspicious day of Zamling Chisang Day, which means Universal Prayer and Purification Day, the Tibetans go to the mountain tops to burn incense and prayers flags. Several monks and the Tibetan … Read More

The Sunray Peace Village Peace Stupa

Built by Drikung Kagyu monks from India and Sunray community members in 2001, the Peace Stupa is a Buddhist reliquary statue that represents the Mind of Enlightenment. This sacred peaceful place for prayer and contemplation was envisioned by Venerable Khandro Dhyani Ywahoo and the Ywahoo Lineage. (see note) The Peace Stupa is a Stupa of Reconciliation and is one of … Read More