Buddhist monks on Walk for Peace will pass through RVA. Here's their planned route.

Buddhist monks cross into Virginia on ‘Walk for Peace’

A group of Buddhist monks entered Virginia on Wednesday, marking Day 95 of their 2,300-mile “Walk for Peace” from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C. The monks are expected to pass through Petersburg on Saturday and Richmond on Sunday. The city and local organizations, including Richmond Zen, have offered assistance during the monks’ visit. Abi’s Books & Brews has coordinated a volunteer list for Walk for Peace organizers and extended an invi…

Walk for Peace monks arrive in Virginia, on the way to Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A group of Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile journey to Washington, D.C., has entered Virginia, continuing their trek through severe wintry weather. About two dozen monks and their rescue dog, Aloka, embarked on the cross-country journey last year from Texas to the capital to promote national healing, unity and compassion, according to organizers. The trek, now in its 96th day, crossed the state border from North Carolina int…

Monks walk through Warren

WARRENTON — Hundreds of folks from near and far braved freezing cold temperatures to catch a glimpse of the Buddhist monks trudging down Highway 401 towards Warrenton and their ultimate destination of Washington, D.C.

Buddhist monks on Walk for Peace will pass through RVA. Here's their planned route.

RICHMOND, Va. A group of Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace are making their way toward Central Virginia, stopping in Brunswick County Wednesday night.The Walk for Peace, which began in Texas in October and plans to end in D.C. in February, aims to promote peace, compassion, and nonviolence. The monks crossed the border from North Carolina into Brunswick County, Virginia on Wednesday, Jan. 28 the 95th day of their journey."Virginia, w…

Buddhist monks continue Walk for Peace, entering Virginia on day 95

Buddhist monks and their rescue dog cross into Virginia on day 95 of the Walk for Peace, inspiring locals with mindfulness, peace, and connection.