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Monks’ 2,300-Mile Peace Walk From Texas to D.C. Tops 1 Million Followers

The organizers present the cross-country walking meditation as a non-political effort to awaken inner peace.

People sit as the Buddhist monks hold visiting hours during the Walk for Peace at Bethany Independent Methodist Church in Lincolnton, Ga., on Jan. 6, 2026. The Buddhist monks will be walking 2,300 miles from Fort Worth to Washington D.C.
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Overview

  • The 2,300-mile pilgrimage began Oct. 26 in Fort Worth and is slated to conclude Feb. 12 in Washington, D.C., with the group recently in South Carolina.
  • Nearly two dozen monks led by Bhikkhu Pannakara are traversing 10 states with stops at state capitols, historic landmarks and local communities.
  • Online interest has surged, with the monks’ Facebook following reported to have surpassed one million.
  • Aloka, the rescue dog accompanying the walkers, recently underwent leg surgery and is recovering, according to the group’s update.
  • After a Nov. 19 crash that led to a monk’s leg amputation, donated vehicles, insurance and services enabled the walk to continue.