Category Archives: WPHO

Celebrating Buddha’s Birthday

Posted on May 28, 2012 by

The public was invited to celebrate the Buddha’s Birthday today at the Five Buddha Temple in Amsterdam, New York. The World Peace and Health Organization sponsored a celebration that included an introductory discussion about Memorial Day and Buddha, followed by costumed … Continue reading →

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Amsterdam’s Spring Fling

Posted on May 19, 2012 by

Donna Dickerson and the Spring Fling Committee did an outstanding job this year organizing Amsterdam’s 2nd annual Spring Fling. It was bigger and better than last years event. There was music, food, drink, a car show, a bike show, a … Continue reading →

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Guang Huan Mi Zong

Posted on May 12, 2012 by

Zinguang Shang Shi is back in Amsterdam, New York after a seasonal pilgrimage to California and Hong Kong to spread the word about his teaching or Dharma that has the power to heal.  Accompanying him are his monks forming the World Peace … Continue reading →

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Amsterdam Artists Chosen for Juried Exhibition

Posted on May 5, 2012 by

Essential Art is the title of the Cooperstown Art Association 21st Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition on display through June 1st, 2012.  The Art Associations Galleries are located at 22 Main Street Cooperstown, across the street from the Baseball Hall … Continue reading →

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Perseverance

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

With great perseverance, the Buddhist World Peace and Health Organization continues their mission of health and peace in the City of Amsterdam. per·se·ver·ance  [pur-suh-veer-uhns]  noun 1. A steady persistence, course of action, purpose, state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement. 2. Theology . continuance in a state of grace to the end, leading to eternal salvation. The happiness … Continue reading →

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Vandalism

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

I woke today to find this thoughtless act of vandalism perpetrated on the Goddess of Mercy Temple across from my house. The World Peace and Health Organization made its presence known in Amsterdam, New York in 2010 when the Buddhist … Continue reading →

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The Moon Festival

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

The 15 day of the eight month in the Chinese calendar marks the Mid-Autumn Festival, a lunar harvest festival celebrated by the Chinese since the Tang Dynasty. It is a major holiday in the Chinese culture that has many legends … Continue reading →

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Break-In News!

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

On Saturday, July 30, 2011, an alert and observant Grove Street resident noticed that the windows on the top floor of the unoccupied former rectory building at 58 Grove Street were open. They were usually closed when he passed by … Continue reading →

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Bringing Home the Bacon

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

The former Clara S. Bacon Elementary School at 40 Henrietta Blvd is again creating controversy in Amsterdam.  The building and grounds owned by the Amsterdam School District was to be sold to the World Peace and Health Organization for a … Continue reading →

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Holy Master Ziguang Shang Shi (aka Lucas Wang)

Posted on February 1, 2011 by

The spiritual leader of the World Health and Peace Organization Ziguang Shang Shi calls the shots for this organization.  Six years ago the Buddhist group bought and renovated the former Jesuit dormitory at the Auriesville Shrine where they now live. … Continue reading →

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