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.
New Moon Fire Ripe Corn Celebration 2026
New Moon Fire Celebration of Planting Moon Sunday August 9, 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 August 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET. We start with the Stick Dance to clear the space, then … Read More
Sunray Saturday Practice: On Vacation
Dear Relatives, We are grateful for the opportunity to practice together. Special Announcement: Our Sunray Saturday Morning practice across the ZOOM platform is taking a vacation and will resume on Saturday, August 29th. 2026. Join us for our many summer events at the Sunray Peace Village and Online, including the 42nd Annual Native American Elders and Youth Gathering. All are … Read More
Going to the Heart of the Great Bodhisattva Vow
Bodhisattva Vow with Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche and Venerable Dhyani Ywahoo September 5–6, 2026 | Sunray Peace Village + Online This September, join us for a weekend of Buddhist teachings with Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche and Venerable Dhyani Ywahoo. The gathering centers on the Bodhisattva Vow. This vow supports compassionate action for the benefit of all beings. You can attend … Read More
Novice Buddhist Ordination with Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche
September 7, 2026 | Sunray Peace Village Sunray is honored to offer an opportunity for those wishing to formally enter the Buddhist path through novice ordination with Venerable Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche on September 7, 2026, at Sunray Peace Village in Lincoln, Vermont. Novice ordination is a profound step in one’s spiritual journey, establishing a foundation of ethical discipline, mindfulness, … 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
Dancing Forms Arises
Dancing Forms Arises Witnessing its own expansion, the Mystery put forth a sound-and so began anew the Sacred Dance. Our star world home responded to the song and called the sweet waters, who traveling through space, rested on our Holy Earth. Angelic pairs came to the blessed Arbor, and thus began the dance of exploration- a dance of myriad potentials. … 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
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
Return of an Ancient Tradition: The Sunray Peace Village Clan Pole
by Reinhard Reitzenstein During the Vermont Sunray Peace Village Clan Pole dedication ceremonies, a Deer Clan elder declared this the first clan pole erected on Cherokee land in roughly 150 years. A perusal of articles by early visitors to North/South Carolina and Georgia areas reveals that clan poles could be found near the entry to Native villages. In the 1800’s … Read More
Natural Treasures Revealed
I have visited this mountain many times in all seasons. I will try to learn its indigenous name. Its steep slopes, rocks, trees, flowers and trails draw me like a magnet. I sense that its granite clarity unfurls a benign energy over the surrounding country. I wonder how many other people, now and in earlier times, have felt the … Read More
LIVING TO BE: Crystallization of Harmony
As we know, on this level of existence, the life of human beings, the life of humanity, the life of animals, plants and the entire planet is in constant change and transformation. The dewdrops of each dawn are both new and at the same time connected to the water vapor of the preceding nights and days … and ultimately, they … Read More
Replacing Fear with Courage & Replacing Doubt with What We are Certain Of
Sunray Meditation Society’s Inspirational Messages Series In this Issue: Replacing Fear with Courage & Replacing Doubt with What We are Certain Ofby Venerable Dhyani Ywahoo The Amazing Month of July 2020 Donation of Statues of Ksitigarbha, Bodhisattva and Protector of the Earth Community Resources: Our Children During These Uncertain Times by Renee Blanco-Fisher The Big Question: HOW DO I GET … Read More
Peacekeeper Teachings
Students from many spiritual paths learn skills to carry peace to their families, communities, and the world.
Elders Gathering
Annual gathering where people of many nations come together to pray, share and study.
Buddhist Teachings
Compassion and the understanding that our thoughts, words and actions shape our experience.