There are over 80 so-called peace pagodas all over the globe, and their mission is simple – to spread peace. The Leverett Peace Pagoda was the first in the Western Hemisphere, and is run by members of the nonproselytizing Nip-ponzan Myohoji sect of Buddhism. But no matter what your spiritual inclination, a visit to this peace pagoda – with its stunning views of the lush valley below – will leave you feeling profoundly serene.
