Buddhist Monks on Walk for Peace Enter Caroline County on Eighth Day in Virginia

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.

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Buddhist monks on Walk for Peace enter Caroline County on eighth day in Virginia

A group of Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace will travel from Ashland to Ruther Glen in Caroline County on their eight day in Virginia.