Buddhist Monks’ 108-day Walk for Peace Ends in Washington DC

Brandon Drenon – A band of Buddhist monks who have spent four months walking – sometimes barefoot or through the snow – on a 2,000-mile march from Texas to Washington DC completed their journey on Tuesday.

The group’s arduous so-called Walk of Peace has gone viral, capturing the attention of millions of Americans at a time of heightened political division in the US.

Along the way, the troupe has shared a message of mindfulness, with its leader, the Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara, saying: “My hope is, when this walk ends, the people we met will continue practicing mindfulness and find peace.” Continue reading →