"The internet-famous monks that have captured the attention of the world on their cross-country "walk for peace" are in the final stretch of their 2,300-mile journey. The group of around 19 Buddhist monks and their rescue dog companion, Aloka, have been trekking from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., to promote world peace. They began their walk on October 26, 2025. The journey was expected to take 120 days. Despite the recent frigid temperatures and snow storms, they're ahead of schedule."
"According to a recent post on the group's Facebook page, they plan to arrive in Washington, D.C., one week from today, Tuesday, February 10, 2026. While the exact route and schedule could change, the current pace has them completing the journey in 108 days. On February 2, 2026-the 100th day of their walk-the monks arrived in Richmond, Virginia. Today, they're making their way from Richmond to Ashland, Virginia. Their Facebook page notes that they are walking to "raise awareness of inner peace and mindfulness across America and the world.""
About 19 Buddhist monks and their rescue dog, Aloka, are walking 2,300 miles from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., to promote world peace and mindfulness. The walk began on October 26, 2025, and was expected to take 120 days, but current pacing would complete it in 108 days. The group has endured frigid temperatures and snow storms and is ahead of schedule. A recent Facebook post sets arrival in Washington for Tuesday, February 10, 2026. On February 2, 2026—the 100th day of the journey—they reached Richmond, Virginia, and are now walking toward Ashland, Virginia.
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