Symphony of Peace Prayers

The Symphony of Peace Prayers (SOPP) is a global annual peace prayer event, first held in 2005 at Fuji Sanctuary in Japan. Since 2009, SOPP ceremonies and prayer gatherings have been held in over 35 countries around the world.

At the core of this event is its unique prayer ceremony, in which representatives from various world faiths and spiritual traditions lead participants in prayers for peace. This simple act of sharing in the prayers of different faiths and traditions sends a powerful message of tolerance and harmony. Participants also offer prayers for peace in each country and region on earth, celebrating the oneness of the human family beyond national, religious, and all other boundaries.

The SOPP was initiated by Byakko Shinko Kai, a Japan-based international organization working for world peace and the elevation of humanity's consciousness.