Buddhist monks stroll from Fort Price to Washington D.C. for peace and unity

[ad_1] Buddhist monks have set off on a trek throughout the nation on foot that has drawn nationwide consideration as they journey from Fort Price, Texas to Washington D.C. as part of a months-long journey they describe as a non secular observe.

The greater than 2,300 mile journey they've named the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Heart’s Stroll for Peace started in late October and is estimated to conclude later this winter within the nation’s capital.

The stroll, in response to the group’s official web page, is meant to advertise peace, compassion and mindfulness throughout a time they are saying the nation is marked by division and uncertainty.

"This isn't a protest," the monks say in public statements. "It's a non secular observe."

AT LANCASTER MARKET, I WITNESSED AN AMERICA THAT STILL WORKS — NO POLITICS REQUIRED

Buddhist monks who're collaborating within the "Stroll For Peace," arrive in Saluda, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Saluda, S.C. (AP Photograph/Allison Joyce)

The monks are affiliated with a Texas-based Buddhist meditation middle.

They describe the stroll as a transferring meditation as they proceed to move by means of cities, small cities and rural communities throughout the U.S.

They've been greeted by supporters who've gathered alongside the route, strolling quick stretches with the group and providing meals or just observing quietly as they move.

The Monks are conserving a weblog that tracks their journey in real time . On the weblog they are saying those that "go to the venerable monks alongside our path, we tie a blessing string round your wrist—a easy thread that carries profound which means."

In line with the blog the wire is a reminder and each time the wearer sees it "in a second of stress, throughout a troublesome dialog, when persistence feels unattainable—it gently calls you again to the intention you set once you met us: to stroll with us in spirit, to nourish peace, mindfulness, loving-kindness, and compassion in your day by day life."

"It's a connection string between this journey and also you, a tangible hyperlink that claims: you're a part of this stroll for peace. We're strolling collectively, at all times," they write.

Buddhist monks who're collaborating within the "Stroll For Peace," are seen with their canine, Aloka, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Saluda, S.C. (AP Photograph/Allison Joyce)

WITHOUT GOD, NEW YORK'S DREAM TURNS HOLLOW. MY WALK ACROSS AMERICA PROVES IT

Along with the monks, Aloka, a rescue dog the monks consult with because the "Peace Canine," has change into an sudden point of interest of the journey.

Throughout the journey, pictures and movies are being shared on-line and present Aloka touring alongside highways and sidewalks, resting throughout breaks and greeting supporters.

These particular moments have helped the monks’ stroll acquire traction on social media, the place their Facebook following not too long ago surpassed 1 million followers.

Tens of millions of supporters are sharing messages of encouragement and reflection in response to the journey.

"I'm so impressed. Thanks — the USA so desperately wants this message," one follower wrote.

One other supporter stated the stroll has had a private influence on their day by day life.

Audrie Pearce greets Buddhist monks who're collaborating within the "Stroll For Peace," Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Saluda, S.C. (AP Photograph/Allison Joyce)

"Praying for you all every evening. You could have opened a lightweight inside me that makes me need to be a kinder, extra peaceable individual. I believe now earlier than talking and have change into extra conscious of my respiration," the follower wrote. "Your journey has lots of people considering and restoring hope again in our nation and peaceful thoughts all through the day. It's merely great, the journey you're on."

Others stated the message resonates with them throughout a turbulent interval for the nation.

"The message of peace is resonating with so many in America throughout these scary occasions," one other supporter commented.

Thus far, the Buddhist monks have made it throughout a lot of the nation, prompting on-line searches and curiosity within the stroll, the monks’ mission and their vacation spot in Washington. The movies have circulated broadly because the group continues eastward.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

They proceed to emphasise that the stroll is non-political and open to individuals of all backgrounds, describing peace as "not a vacation spot, however a way of life."