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Buddhist Monks Complete 2,300-Mile Peace Walk in D.C.

2/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Buddhist monks from Fort Worth, Texas, completed a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace in Washington, D.C., on February 11, 2026.
The journey began on October 26 to promote peace and mindfulness.
Thousands attended the Lincoln Memorial ceremony attended by interfaith leaders.
Despite severe winter weather and a monk losing a leg, the pilgrimage concluded with a call for Congress to recognize Buddha's day as a federal holiday.

History

Historical Context

The Selma to Montgomery marches in 1965, led by Martin Luther King Jr., were pivotal in the civil rights movement, resulting in the Voting Rights Act that enfranchised millions. This legacy of peaceful activism resonates today, as seen in the 2025 Walk for Peace by Buddhist monks from Fort Worth, which echoes calls for social justice and federal recognition of Buddha's day.

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Story summary

Buddhist monks from Fort Worth, Texas, completed a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace in Washington, D.C., on February 11, 2026.
The journey began on October 26 to promote peace and mindfulness.
Thousands attended the Lincoln Memorial ceremony attended by interfaith leaders.
Despite severe winter weather and a monk losing a leg, the pilgrimage concluded with a call for Congress to recognize Buddha's day as a federal holiday.

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