Early Morning at Battersea Park

We decided to go for a run in Battersea Park this morning before catching the train home. It was the best weather of the weekend as we set off. Good to get some exercise before sitting on the train.

This Peace Pagoda was presented to Londoners by the Venerable Nichidatsu in 1984. Founder of the Japanese Buddhist movement, Nipponzan Myohoji, Guruji stated that 'Civilisation is not to kill human beings, not to destroy things, nor make war; civilisation is to hold mutual affection and to respect one another'. Following the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, he pledged to build pagodas worldwide as shrines to peace. The Battersea pagoda was completed in 1985 just weeks after Guruji died at the grand old age of 100.

We both thoroughly enjoyed our weekend in London. Thanks for all you kind comments, stars and hearts.