Amitabha Stupa & Peace Park
Amitabha Stupa & Peace Park
4.5
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Sedona's Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park is a must-visit destination for spiritual seekers the world over. The Buddhist Amitabha Stupa is an outdoor venue for prayer, meditation, and spiritual renewal for people of all faiths. In the park you will find two Buddhist stupas, a Native American medicine wheel, an exquisite wooden statue of Shakyamuni Buddha and numerous quiet spots for meditation and quiet contemplation. You will experience peace in a quiet, sacred setting. The Amitabha Stupa is open every day and your visit is free of charge. The stupa is supported totally by visitor donations. The Amitabha Stupa is on private property and is owned by Kunzang Palyul Choling, a Vajryanna Buddhist Temple in Poolesville MD. Use of the property by tour guides and other business or commercial entities requires permission.
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jasim52
West Chester, PA359 contributions
Apr 2023
I am so glad that we stopped here before hiking. Peaceful and meditative and being among such beautiful scenery set the stage for the rest of the vacation. Be considerate of your fellow travelers here..they are also enjoying the peace.
Written April 30, 2023
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Lizzy
Hillsboro, OR11 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
This place brings people for the wrong reasons. Instagrammable pictures and quick fix meditation is not the reason any person should visit this holy place.
Written April 28, 2023
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Edward G
New York City, NY225 contributions
Apr 2023
The Peace Park is a tranquil setting in the beautiful Sedona foothills. The trails meander among the Stupas and natural areas festooned with lightly weathered prayer flags. The hills and hoodoos of the surrounding landscape endow the park with a peaceful feeling. Visitors explore the site in respectful silence, following their way among the paths, around the stupa, Buddha, and prayer wheels with their own intentions. It is and ideal place for meditation and yoga where people of all faiths are welcome.
The site is not fully accessible to mobility challenged individuals. Paths are too rough for people who use walkers and are inaccessible by wheelchair. Also, rest facilities are port-a-potties.
The site is not fully accessible to mobility challenged individuals. Paths are too rough for people who use walkers and are inaccessible by wheelchair. Also, rest facilities are port-a-potties.
Written April 20, 2023
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Barbara B
7 contributions
Dec 2022
I had never heard of the Amitabha Stupa & Peace Park, I'm so glad it was included on our half-day tour of Sedona. It was so peaceful and I will go back to visit next time I am in Sedona.
Written December 20, 2022
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AFUL
3 contributions
Oct 2022
This is a must see. Wonderful park that allows for quiet meditation and midfulness. Well laid out park that includes a medicine wheel and wonderful views as far as you can see. The gambel's quails are cute too!
Written October 27, 2022
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coberg
Marietta, GA2,273 contributions
Oct 2022
We had an incredible experience visiting Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park on a short trip to Sedona People were praying and meditating around the Stupa, there was a Native American medicine wheel and a beautiful statue of the Buddha. There were many sites where people from different religious were practicing their rituals in the most beautiful scenic areas one can find. It is open every day until and your visit is free of charge. The stupa is supported totally by visitor donations. It is opened daily until about 5 or 6 at night. It is free of charge and maintained by donations.
Written October 14, 2022
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Yogesh S
Carlstadt, NJ179 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Very peaceful experience
Amitabh Is name of Buddha and also one of the names of Lord Shiva. Going up the hill was a nice small experience, everything around was clean and people were friendly.
Amitabh Is name of Buddha and also one of the names of Lord Shiva. Going up the hill was a nice small experience, everything around was clean and people were friendly.
Written October 7, 2022
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Paul A
4 contributions
Oct 2022
A sacred place with clear energy coming out from the Sedona grid. Very interesting and historical. You could feel the energy.
Written October 4, 2022
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Ejavier6
25 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Nice prayer sites with hiking trails around it. We walked through and then hikes around chimney rock. Very nice 2 mile hike.
Written September 20, 2022
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Adventurers
39 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
We both absolutely loved this place. Very peaceful and beautiful. Too bad some people spoil it for others. Some people are talking way too loud. Most people go there to be with their thoughts and admire the space.
Please be mindful of others. Talk softly and enjoy! Definitely recommend! High point of our trip. Thank you!
Please be mindful of others. Talk softly and enjoy! Definitely recommend! High point of our trip. Thank you!
Written September 13, 2022
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knittingbandit
Bath, MI15 contributions
How strenuous is the hike ?
JeanyRae
Smithfield, VA18 contributions
I’m sorry I never saw this to answer. I hope you got to go and enjoy this peaceful setting
Hello
I have been to Sedona many times but never to Peace Park. You mentioned that there is a good trail there as well or at least close by. My new wife is Thai and I thought she would enjoy that park and the hike as well. How do I get there from the middle of town?
Bill
JeanyRae
Smithfield, VA18 contributions
Yes, it is easy to get to using a GPS. Enjoy!
Is the trail wheelchair friendly?
Olin R
Sedona, Arizona, United States3 contributions
Hi Jenni
The trail is not wheelchair friendly, however, we can open up a service road for you that will allow you to drive right up to the Stupa. You can make arrangements for that by calling 1-877-788-7229 in advance. Leave a message and one of the Stupa caretakers will get back to you and arrange to meet you there. It would be ideal if you called 2 or 3 days in advance.
Olin
roguetraveling
Corrales, NM91 contributions
Hi,
Some places I have seen say you need a reservation. Is that true? thanks.
dprav
San Jose, CA39 contributions
No reservation needed. You will have to park on the street and take a short uphill walk up to the stupa.
Coosawlady
Beaufort, SC53 contributions
If we attend should we bring food and if so what kind would you recommend.Sounds like something we would enjoy.
AustinsIrishPirate
60 contributions
Perishables like food are advised against by the monks managing the site, and I suggest eating before or after the hike and bring water during. There are no trashcans for waste that I could see.
brentcirque
Chicago, IL
Will this place be open on Thanksgiving Day 2015? (Nov. 26th).
Thank you.
-brent
Olin R
Sedona, Arizona, United States3 contributions
Hello Brent
Yes, the Stupa will be open. As a matter of fact it is open from dawn to dusk every day of the year. Feel free to write again if you have any more questions.
Olin Robie
for the Amitabha Stupa caretakers
What time on Sunday's are the blessings?
Olin R
Sedona, Arizona, United States3 contributions
Hello
They begin at 9:30. It is good to arrive about 9:15 am.
Olin
gint0n
Houston, TX84 contributions
I read that on Sundays there is A Shower of Blessings. WHat is it exactly and how long does it last. It's our last day in Sedona and I would love to go but I have a teenager and an 8 years old with me.... I truly appreciate Buddhist philosophy so would love to go!
Olin R
Sedona, Arizona, United States3 contributions
Hi
Shower of Blessings is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist practice, done partly in English and mostly in Tibetan. There are books available that allow you to follow along. It is a beautiful practice intended to enhance one's mindfulness and meditation. It lasts about an hour and a half and includes "tsog" (pronounced like soak) which is a food offering ceremony that all the participants share after the practice. I will have to leave it to you to determine if your teenager and 8 year old would be intrigued by it or not... :-)
Laura F
Little Rock, AR5 contributions
can we bring a dog?
archanaprem
Irvine, CA29 contributions
Yes, make sure to keep on a leash
Amitabha Stupa & Peace Park, Sedona
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- Amitabha Stupa & Peace Park is open:
- Sun - Sat 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- We recommend booking Amitabha Stupa & Peace Park tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 16 Amitabha Stupa & Peace Park tours on Tripadvisor
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