The Nipponzan Myohoji trust in Mumbai intends to erect a peace pagoda in the peaceful atmosphere of Village Mauje Shirole at Bhiwandi, the outskirts of Mumbai. A serene plot admeasuring more than 16 acres with pristine surroundings invite the need to spread wold peace. The development consist of a stupa (peace pagoda), a mandir (Temple), a Vihara, a shishu ghar (child care center), a deer park, lotus ponds, natural pathways, a meditation room, a congregation ground and an information center.
The stupa shall be built on a traditional system adopting natural stone, mud bricks and lime mortar. The non usage of cement and steel in the construction of the stupa depicts its independence on the modern age technology. This also attempts to increase the life of the stupa thus portraying the need for world peace through generations to come. The natural topography of the site shall accommodate walkways with flowering greens along the path.
The Nipponzan Myohoji trust aims to complete the project in three phases as under:
1. The 1st phase shall comprise of the Stupa , the Mandir and the surrounding infrastructure.
2. The 2nd phase shall see the development of the shishu ghar, the Vihara and the meditation hall.
3. The 3rd and final phase include complete plot development along with landscaping and the lotus ponds etc.