"A group of Buddhist monks is set to reach Washington, D.C., on foot Tuesday, capping a trek from Texas that has captivated the country. The monks in their saffron robes have become fixtures on social media, along with their rescue dog Aloka. They walk to advocate for peace. That simple message has resonated across the U.S. as a welcome respite from conflict and political divisions."
"Thousands have gathered along Southern roadsides to watch the monks' quiet, single-file procession that began in late October. "My hope is, when this walk ends, the people we met will continue practicing mindfulness and find peace," said the Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara, the group's soft-spoken leader who has taught about mindfulness at stops along the way. The monks plan to mark the last days of their Walk for Peace with outdoor appearances at Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday and the Lincoln Memorial on Wednesday."
Nineteen Theravada Buddhist monks began a 2,300-mile walk from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., to advocate for peace and mindfulness. The monks wore saffron robes and traveled in a quiet, single-file procession accompanied by a rescue dog named Aloka. Thousands of people along Southern roadsides and venues including churches and city halls greeted them, and millions have followed their journey online. The Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara taught mindfulness at stops and expressed hope that people would continue practicing. Final events include outdoor appearances at Washington National Cathedral and the Lincoln Memorial and an interfaith reception hosted by Bishop Mariann Budde.
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