Overview
- More than a thousand people gathered near Trilith Studios in Fayette County on Monday, marking the biggest turnout of the journey so far, according to the group’s leader.
- The monks scheduled an Evening Peace Assembly in Morrow on Monday with greetings from local officials, including Clayton County Chairwoman Dr. Alieka Anderson-Henry, with a police escort provided.
- A Peace Gathering is set for Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at 105 Electric Ave. in Decatur for public reflection and blessings.
- The group entered Georgia on Dec. 26 at West Point and has moved through communities including Hogansville, Sharpsburg and Fayetteville, with escorts from agencies such as the Troup County Sheriff’s Office and Hogansville Police.
- Led by Bhikkhu Pannakara, the 19 monks are walking to the U.S. Capitol by Feb. 13, 2026, observing ascetic practices such as one meal a day and outdoor sleeping, accompanied by their dog, Aloka.