Built in 1998, the Buddhist shrine with a large 5-ton granite statue of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy and Compassion. This shrine is now symbol to encourage peace and goodwill among nations. It was built in Lily Hill, which was utilized as an important defensive location for the last stand of Clark by Japanese troops during WWII.
Every October, Japanese pilgrims visit the shrine as a part of their vow for world peace. The ceremony is led by a Shingon Buddhist priest who pray not only the souls of fallen soldiers (Japanese, Filipino and Americans) who dies during the war, but also for peace to prevail in the world.
Lily Hill got it’s name from the name that the Aetas gave the Americans “Lili” which means “Lost” in Kapampangan. The Americans respelled the name from “Lili” to Lily. Lily hill stands separate from the other hills and mountains in the Clark Freeport Zone area.
