GLEN ALLEN, Virginia - Buddhist monks walking from Texas to Washington to promote peace have become a surprise popular hit as they near the US capital – attracting crowds of thousands who line the ...

UPDATE February 1st, 2026: The monks are in Chester, VA today. You can see that HERE. The Buddhist monks participating in the Walk for Peace, a 2,300 mile walking pilgrimage across the United States, ...

WASHINGTON D.C., DC — A group of Buddhist monks, accompanied by their rescue dog Aloka, crossed into Virginia on Wednesday, continuing their Walk for Peace. The group reached Gasburg later in the day ...

A mom says her nonverbal son with autism rarely allows anyone to touch his wrist — making one monk’s gentle gesture unforgettable Ashley Vega is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...

RICHMOND, Va. — A group of Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace are making their way toward Central Virginia, stopping in Brunswick County Wednesday night. The Walk for Peace, which began in ...

WARRENTON — Hundreds of folks from near and far braved freezing cold temperatures to catch a glimpse of the Buddhist monks trudging down Highway 401 towards Warrenton and their ultimate destination of ...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, Va. — A group of Buddhist monks will enter Virginia on Wednesday for the final leg of their 2,300-mile Walk for Peace. The highly-shared Walk for Peace, which began in Texas in ...

Tuesday marks a group of Buddhist monks' final night in North Carolina before they continue their Walk for Peace through Virginia and ultimately to Washington, D.C. Their time in the state has left a ...

Adopt peacefulness as a mindset – and act in a peaceful way toward yourself, those closest to you, your community and the world. That was the message Feb. 3 shared by Buddhist monk Bhikkhu Pannakara ...

The monks are completing a 120-day, 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" from Texas to Washington, D.C. Despite extreme winter weather, the pilgrimage has drawn massive crowds and overwhelming public support ...

Buddhist monks continue 'Walk for Peace' despite winter storm A group of Buddhist monks are still on their "Walk for Peace" from Texas to D.C. despite the harsh winter conditions.