Thousands Wait Hours to See Buddhist Monks' Peace Walk Through Petersburg: 'You Can See the Love'

Walk for Peace monks to arrive in Petersburg: What to know

A group of Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile walk for peace from Texas to Washington, D.C., has arrived in Central Virginia and is hours away from Petersburg.

Buddhist monks on a peace walk help a nonverbal autistic boy make a heartwarming breakthrough

There is a story unfolding across America's South that has been healing for many at a time when the news cycle is dominated by war, street violence, and political tension.On October 26, 2025, a procession of Buddhist monks left their temple in Texas to begin a 120-day, on-foot spiritual trek to Washington, D.C. Their mission is simple: to promote national healing and peace. At a time when many forces seem to be pulling America apart, these monks…

PHOTO: Peace Prayer Walk takes place in Saratoga Springs

In solidarity with the Buddhist monks from the Houng Dao Vipessana Bahavna Center, who are currently completing their Pilgrimage for Peace, a 2,300-mile journey from their monastery in Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, Saratogians embarked on their own Peace Prayer Walk on Friday afternoon. The hour-long walk stepped off from in front of the U.S. […]

Buddhist monks cross into Virginia on 'Walk for Peace,' expected in Richmond this weekend

The monks are expected to pass through Petersburg on Saturday and Richmond on Sunday.

Walk for Peace monks arrive in Virginia and more headlines

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Thousands wait hours to see Buddhist monks' peace walk through Petersburg: 'You can see the love'

Over 1,000 people lined Petersburg streets to witness Buddhist monks on their 2,300-mile walk for peace from Texas to Washington D.C