The Peace Pole Project  started in Japan in 1955 by Masahisa Goi,

 

who decided to dedicate his life to spreading the message, “May

 

Peace Prevail on Earth” in response to the bombings on

 

Hiroshima and Nagasaki. 

 

 

Mr. Goi believed that Peace begins in the heart and mind of each of

 

us, that peace comes with thoughts of Peace. Peace Poles are

 

reminders us to keep Peace in our hearts and our thoughts and as

 

we do so, Peace will gradually become a natural way of life.  We

 

become peace.

 

 

 

Peace-lovers from everywhere have been involved in Peace Pole

 

dedications, including the Dalai Lama, Mother Teresa, President

 

Jimmy Carter, and Deepak Chopra.  There are peace poles all

 

across the US and the world at homes, schools, and places of

 

worship.   

 

 

There are now over 200,000 Peace Poles around the world in over

 

190 countries!