Buddhist monks' 108-day Walk for Peace set to end in Washington DC
Summary
A group of Buddhist monks is completing a 2,000-mile walk for peace from Texas to Washington, DC. The walk aims to promote mindfulness and peace during a time of political division in the U.S. The monks plan to visit key sites in Washington and appeal for Buddha's birthday to become a national holiday.Key Facts
- The Walk for Peace began on October 26, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas.
- 19 monks from Theravada Buddhist monasteries participated in the walk.
- The journey took 108 days, and the number 108 is significant in Buddhism.
- The monks traveled through snow and cold weather during the walk.
- Their walk gained attention on social media and was widely supported.
- They aim to visit the Washington National Cathedral and the Lincoln Memorial.
- The monks will ask lawmakers to declare Buddha's birthday a national holiday.
- An accident in November injured two monks, leading to one having his leg amputated.
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