The ‘Walk for Peace’ monks arrived in Washington D.C. after 108-days
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- After 108 days of walking, the "Walk For Peace" monks have arrived at their final destination of Washington, D.C.
The "Walk for Peace" monks announced in a Facebook post that after 108 days and 2,300 miles of walking, they have officially arrived in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, Feb. 10.
"This is a profound and sacred milestone on our journey for peace," they shared in the post.
The monks started their journey in Fort Worth, Texas, in October 2025. Since then, they have trekked across eight states to reach their destination of Washington, D.C.
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On Feb. 1, the monks arrived in Richmond while walking along U.S. Highway Route 1 with their rescue dog, Aloka.
While in Richmond, Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Mayor Danny Avula hosted a peace gathering at City Hall to welcome the monks to the city as they traveled through.
As the monks walked into Washington, D.C., they shared a special thanks to Virginia, "Thank you to Virginia for your beautiful welcome and warm hospitality."
They also thanked Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina for "opening your hearts and roads to us."
While the monks are in Washington, D.C., they will make an appearance at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday and the Lincoln Memorial on Wednesday.
"Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for everyone who has walked with us—whether in person or in spirit—through every state, every mile, and every single step of the way," they shared in a post on social media.
