Amitabha Stupa & Peace Park
The Amitabha Stupa & Peace Park is a quiet 14-acre Buddhist sanctuary tucked into the pinyon-juniper on the west side of Sedona. Its centerpiece is a 36-foot white stupa, ringed by prayer flags and short trails, open free to people of every faith — one of the calmest spots in town.
What it is
A stupa is a Buddhist monument enshrining sacred relics and intended as a focus for meditation and prayer. Consecrated in 2004, the Amitabha Stupa stands 36 feet tall, with a smaller Tara stupa and a hand-painted Buddha shrine nearby. The surrounding 14 acres of high desert are laced with easy walking paths, prayer-flag lines, and benches framed by Chimney Rock and Thunder Mountain.
Getting there
From AZ-89A in West Sedona, turn north on Andante Drive and follow it to Pueblo Drive; the small gravel lot is signed at the trailhead. The walk in from the lot is a few level minutes on a soft path — accessible to most visitors. Open daylight hours, free, no reservations.
Good to know
This is an active place of worship — keep voices low, walk clockwise around the stupa as is traditional, and don't disturb the offerings or flags. There are no restrooms or water, so bring your own. Early morning and late afternoon are quietest and best for photos. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails.
