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Our first stop was the Islamic Society of Central Jersey. We received blessings of protection and success from Imam Hamad Ahmad Chebli.
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Members of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton joined us also. They were visiting ISCJ for an annual event focused on inclusion and oneness.
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Our next stop was the New Jersey Buddhist Vihara and Meditation Center. They also gave us blessings of protection and best wishes for success.
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Subhamaya, our host for day one of the Peace Run arranged many welcoming and inspired visits to spiritual centers and congregations.
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We made more new friends along the way.
A BAS relief of George Washington was part of our Princeton University visit.
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Subhamaya and Srutavinda were excellent hosts and gave us an excellent send off from New Jersey to begin our way across America. Thank you both for your excellent hospitality.