Walk for Peace

Walk for Peace
Bhikkhu Paññakāra leading the walk in Greensboro, North Carolina
English nameWalk for Peace 2026
DateOctober 26, 2025 – February 14, 2026 (2025-10-26 – 2026-02-14)
VenuePublic roads and communities
LocationUnited States
Also known asWalk for Peace USA
TypePeace walk; Buddhist pilgrimage
ThemePeace, Compassion, Nonviolence, Mindfulness
CausePromotion of peace and interfaith dialogue
MotiveAdvocacy for nonviolence and compassion
TargetGeneral public
Organised byWalk for Peace USA
ParticipantsBuddhist monks, volunteers, supporters
OutcomeIncreased public awareness and community engagement for peace
RouteTexas; Louisiana; Mississippi; Alabama; Georgia; South Carolina; North Carolina; Virginia; Washington, D.C.
Other stopsMaryland; Tennessee
DistanceApproximately 2,300 miles (3,700 km)
Accompanied by a rescue dog named Aloka.

The Walk for Peace was a long-distance pilgrimage in the United States initiated by Buddhist monks from the Hương Đạo Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., promoting peace, compassion, and nonviolence.

The walk began on October 26, 2025, and spanned approximately 2,300 miles (3,700 km). They arrived in D.C. on February 10, 2026, after 108 days.[1][2] The monks were accompanied by a dog named Aloka, who became a symbolic figure throughout the journey.[3]

The monks documented their travels on multiple social media platforms. Since creating their Facebook page on November 8, 2025, it has grown rapidly, reaching 1 million followers on January 11, 2026, and 2 million just 11 days later.[4][5] They have 2.9 million followers on Facebook and 1.9 million followers on Instagram as of February 14, 2026.

Background

The pilgrimage was organized by a group of 24 monks from the Theravada Buddhist tradition, affiliated with the Hương Đạo Vipassana Bhavana Center[6] in Fort Worth, TX [7] initiated by Bhikkhu Paññakāra. Inspired by the teachings of Gautama Buddha, the Walk for Peace aimed to raise "awareness of peace, loving kindness, and compassion across America and the world."[8]

Route and progress

The walk began in Fort Worth, Texas, following a route through the southeastern United States, passing through states including Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. Their path then went north through the Carolinas and Virginia before concluding in Washington, D.C. The monks maintain a walking pace of more than 20 miles a day. They usually started their walk between 6:30 to 7:00 AM.[9]

A "peace sharing talk" was held by them at their lunch break every day, weather permitting. Another talk was conducted at their night rest stop, in addition to visiting opportunities for the public. Three of the monks, including the head monk Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra, chose to make part of the trek barefoot.[10]

They handed out "peace bracelets" to those they encounter, a Buddhist symbol of protection and blessings.[11]

The walk was positively received in various communities, with local news outlets and social media users highlighting the unique sight of the group traveling on foot in traditional robes.[12]

Traffic accident

On November 19, 2025, while the monks were walking along U.S. Highway 90 near Dayton, Texas, a truck struck the group's escort vehicle. The impact pushed the escort into two monks walking on the roadside, and resulted in serious injuries to two monks.[13] One monk, Phra Ajarn Maha Dam Phommasan, suffered significant trauma and was transported by helicopter to Memorial Hermann Hospital, in Houston. Jesse, a lay volunteer who was invited to join the monks when the Walk for Peace began in Texas,[14] received treatment by ambulance for less severe injuries.[15]

Venerable Bhante Dam Phommasan's injuries were severe enough that he underwent surgery in early December, which resulted in the amputation of the shank, or lower half, of his leg, and foot. According to statements from the Walk for Peace community, he recovered under medical care and remained in good spirits. Despite his injuries, organizers indicated that the group would continue the pilgrimage and requested continued support and compassion from followers.[16] After healing, Jesse returned to the road continuing the journey with the same heart and dedication.[14]

In early January 2026, the injured monk returned to Wat Lao Buddha Khanti in Snellville, GA and reunited with the Walk for Peace group after his recovery.[17]

Accolades

The venerable monks have received numerous accolades from government officials in the form of executive proclamations, legislative resolutions, certificates of recognition, commemorative plaques, and a sheriff's commendation.

They have also received a number of challenge coins, pins, and badges — most notably from the sheriff, police, and fire departments whose service members have escorted them along their journey.

The first-ever Joint Proclamation between Clayton County, the Clayton County Chair and Board of Commissioners, and the Mayors, was issued in honor of the monks.[18]

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein became the first U.S. Governor to meet with the venerable monks.[19] Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger became the second U.S. governor to meet with the venerable monks, and issued her first-ever proclamation as governor in their honor.[20]

Date Jurisdiction Official Accolade
10/19/2025 Texas State Representative Salman Bhojani House Resolution.[21]
10/26/2025 Fort Worth, TX City Council Member Deborah Peoples Special Recognition.[22]
Haltom City, TX Mayor An Truong Proclamation of Walk for Peace Day.[23]
Texas State Representative Nicole Collier House Resolution.[22]
11/5/2025 Austin, TX Director of Community Engagement Philip Dulin Proclamation of Walk for Peace Day.[24]
11/6/2025 Manor, TX Council Member Anne Weir Proclamation of Walk for Peace Day.[25]
11/12/2025 Brookshire, TX Mayor Robert Richards Proclamation.[26]
11/14/2025 Texas State Representative Suleman Lalani House Resolution.[27]
12/2/2025 Pineville, LA Mayor Joseph E. Bishop Proclamation.[28]
12/5/2025 Natchez, MS Alderwoman Felicia Bridgewater-Irving Certificate of Recognition.[29]
12/7/2025 Port Gibson, MS Mayor Willie A. White Resolution of Recognition and Appreciation.[30]
12/10/2025 Jackson, MS Director of Communications Nic Lott Proclamation of Greetings and Support.[31]
12/14/2025 Meridian, MS Mayor Percy Bland III Proclamation.[32]
12/19/2025 Selma, AL Mayor Johnny Moss III Proclamation.[33]
12/23/2025 Alabama State Representative Phillip Ensler[34] House Resolution.[35]
State Representative Kenyatté Hassell House Resolution.[36]
Montgomery, AL Mayor Steven L. Reed Proclamation of Walk for Peace.[36]
12/29/2025 Clayton County, GA Clayton County Chairwoman Dr. Alieka Anderson-Henry Joint Proclamation.[37]
Morrow, GA Mayor John Lampl
Lovejoy, GA Mayor Marci Fluellyn
Riverdale, GA Mayor Evelyn Wynn-Dixon
Forest Park, GA Mayor Angelyne Butler
Jonesboro, GA Mayor Donya Sartor
Lake City, GA Mayor Ronald Dodson
College Park, GA Mayor Bianca Motley Broom
12/30/2025 Georgia US Representative Hank Johnson[38] House Resolution.[39]
Decatur, GA Mayor Patti Garrett Proclamation of Day of Peace.[40]
12/31/2025 Gwinnett County, GA Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson Proclamation.[41]
Keys to the County, presented to Phra Ajarn Maha Dam Phommasan.[41]
1/10/2026 Columbia, SC Mayor Daniel Rickenmann Proclamation of Walk for Peace Day.[42]
South Carolina State Senator Deon Tedder Proclamation of Walk for Peace Day.[43]
1/11/2026 Fairfield County, SC Chairman of the Fairfield County Council Clarence Gilbert Commemorative plaque.[44]
Ridgeway, SC Mayor Rick Johnson Proclamation of Appreciation and Support.[45]
Blythewood, SC Mayor Sloan J. Griffin III Commemorative plaque.[46]
1/12/2026 Great Falls, SC Mayor Keevi Worthy Certificate of Recognition.[47]
1/10-15/2026 Charlotte, NC Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera Proclamation of Walk for Peace Week.[48]
1/18/2026 Thomasville, NC Mayor Pro Tempore JacQuez Johnson Proclamation.[49]
1/19/2026 High Point, NC Mayor Cyril Jefferson Proclamation.[50]
Greensboro, NC Mayor Marikay Abuzuaiter Proclamation of Walk for Peace Day.[51]
1/21/2026 Siler City, NC Mayor Donald A. Matthews Proclamation.[52]
1/22/2026 Pittsboro, NC Mayor Kyle Shipp Proclamation of Walk for Peace Day.[53]
1/23/2026 Apex, NC Mayor Jacques K. Gilbert Proclamation of Walk for Peace Day.[54]
County of Wake, NC Sheriff Willie L. Rowe Sheriff's commendation.[55]
1/24/2026 Raleigh, NC Mayor Janet Cowell Proclamation of Walk for Peace Day.[56]
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein Proclamation of Walk for Peace Day.[57]
2/2/2026 Virginia State Delegate Irene Shin House Resolution.[58]
State Senator Jennifer Boysko Senate Resolution.[59]
Richmond, VA Mayor Danny Avula Proclamation.[60]
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger Proclamation of Walk for Peace Day.[61]
2/3/2026 Henrico County, VA Board of Supervisors Chair Roscoe D. Cooper III Proclamation.[62]
2/6/2026 Stafford County, VA Chairman of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors Deuntay Diggs[63] Proclamation of Walk for Peace Day.[64]
2/7/2026 Dumfries, VA Mayor Derrick R. Wood Proclamation of Walk for Peace.[65]
2/9/2026 Alexandria, VA Mayor Alyia Gaskins Proclamation.[66]
Arlington County, VA Chair of the Arlington County Board Matt De Ferranti Keys to the County.[67]
2/10/2026 Washington, D.C. Secretary of the District of Columbia Kimberly A. Bassett Proclamation.[68]
2/11/2026 New York Assemblymember Edward L. Gibbs Assembly Resolution recognizing Walk for Peace Day.[69]
2/12/2026 Maryland President of the Senate Bill Ferguson Senate Resolution.[70]
Speaker of the House Joseline Peña-Melnyk House Resolution.[71]
Montgomery County, MD Faith Community Liaison Kate Chance Certificate of Recognition and Appreciation.[72]
Annapolis, MD Mayor Jared Littman[73] Proclamation of Walk for Peace Day.[74]
Anne Arundel County, MD Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman Proclamation of Walk for Peace Day.[75]
Maryland Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller Proclamation of Walk for Peace Day.[75]
2/14/2026 Fort Worth, TX City Council Member Deborah Peoples Proclamation.[76]
2/23/2026 Utah State Senator Luz Escamilla Citation recognizing Venerable Douangphaneth Mingsisouphanh and Venerable Vilasak Chaleunsouk.[77]

Aloka the Peace Dog

Main article: Aloka (dog)

A key figure in the Walk for Peace is Aloka, a stray dog from India, who joined a prior peace walk in India and later became part of the U.S. pilgrimage. He is often seen walking ahead of the group or resting alongside them and has developed a significant following on social media.[78][79]

A post from the Walk for Peace's official Facebook page announced that Aloka would undergo veterinary surgery at the Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) free of charge for a chronic leg issue on January 12, 2026.[80] A problem with his cranial cruciate ligament (CCL), described as common in dogs, required a tibial plateau-leveling osteotomy (TPLO). He will be having restricted mobility as part of a gradual recovery process, and would be back in "two or three days" to continue the walk with brief stretches.[81][82]

  • Fredericksburg, Virginia
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra walking by the Washington Monument

Walk locations

Day Date Destination Notes
1 10/26/2025 Burleson, TX[83] Kickoff ceremony at Hương Đạo Vipassana Bhavana Center.[84]

Lunch in Fort Worth, Texas.[85]

2 10/27/2025 Grandview, TX[86] Lunch in Alvarado, Texas.[87]
3 10/28/2025 Hillsboro, TX[88] Lunch in Itasca, Texas.[89]
4 10/29/2025 West, TX[90]
5 10/30/2025 Robinson, TX Prayer ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in Lacy Lakeview, Texas.[91]
6 10/31/2025 Troy, TX Lunch Stop: McBrayer Park in Lorena, Texas.[92]
7 11/1/2025 Belton, TX Lunch in Temple, Texas.[93]
8 11/2/2025 Georgetown, TX Lunch in Salado, Texas.[94]
9 11/3/2025 Austin, TX[95]
10 11/4/2025 Full Moon recitation of the Patimokkha at 5:00 PM.[96]
11 11/5/2025 Ceremony at the Texas State Capitol.[97]
12 11/6/2025 Elgin, TX Lunch in Manor, Texas.[98]
13 11/7/2025 Paige, TX[99]
14 11/8/2025 Ledbetter, TX[100]
15 11/9/2025 Carmine, TX[101]
16 11/10/2025 Bellville, TX[102]
17 11/11/2025 Brookshire, TX[103]
18 11/12/2025 Katy, TX[104]
19 11/13/2025 Houston, TX[105]
20 11/14/2025 Welcome ceremony at Hong Kong City Mall in Houston, TX with Texas state representatives and Houston city officials.[106]

Overnight Rest: Watpa Buddhayan Meditation Center in Sugar Land, Texas.[107]

21 11/15/2025 Overnight Rest: Phap Luan Buddhist Culture Center.[108][109]
22 11/16/2025 Overnight Rest: Chùa Hương Lâm in Pearland, Texas.[110]
23 11/17/2025 Overnight Rest: Nieto Park.[111]
24 11/18/2025 Lunch Stop: Wat Phouthasamakhy Lao.[112]
25 11/19/2025 Vehicle accident results in two Peace Walk participants being injured, including Maha Dam Phommasan, near Dayton, Texas.[113]
26 11/20/2025 Walk is paused.[114]
27 11/21/2025 Dayton, TX[115] Walk resumes the next day.[116]
28 11/22/2025 Hardin, TX[117] Lunch in Liberty, Texas.
29 11/23/2025 Saratoga, TX[118] Lunch in Batson, Texas.
30 11/24/2025 Kountze, TX[119]
31 11/25/2025 Buna, TX[120]
32 11/26/2025 Trout Creek, TX[121]
33 11/27/2025 Merryville, LA[122]
34 11/28/2025 Anacoco Lake[123]
35 11/29/2025 Lunch in Leesville, Louisiana[124]
36 11/30/2025 Clifton, LA[125]
37 12/1/2025 Alexandria, LA[126]
38 12/2/2025 Pineville, LA[127] Peace Gathering in Pineville, LA.
39 12/3/2025 Archie, LA[128] Due to the severe trauma to his left leg, Venerable Phra Ajarnh Maha Dam Phommasan successfully underwent a surgical amputation of his left leg.[129]
40 12/4/2025 Frogmore, LA[130] Lunch in Jonesville, Louisiana.
41 12/5/2025 Natchez, MS[131][132][133]
42 12/6/2025 Fayette, MS[134]
43 12/7/2025 Port Gibson, MS[135]
44 12/8/2025 Lower Choctaw Boundary[136] Lunch Stop: Owens Creek Waterfall.
45 12/9/2025 Raymond, MS[137]
46 12/10/2025 Pearl, MS[138] Peace Gathering at the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson, Mississippi.[139]
47 12/11/2025 Pelahatchie, MS[140]
48 12/12/2025 Forest, MS[141]
49 12/13/2025 Newton, MS[142] Overnight Rest: Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery.[143]
50 12/14/2025 Meridian, MS[144] Overnight Rest: Jimmie Rodgers Museum.[145]
51 12/15/2025 Cuba, AL[146] Overnight Rest: Campground of Holiness Tabernacle.[147]
52 12/16/2025 Demopolis, AL[148] Lunch Stop: Fourth Creek Methodist Church.[149]
53 12/17/2025 Gallion, AL[150] Lunch Stop: Demopolis Fire Department.

Overnight Rest: Bethlehem Church.

54 12/18/2025 Marion Junction, AL[151][152]
55 12/19/2025 Selma, AL[153][154][155] Crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge, offering chants and prayers in remembrance of Bloody Sunday (1965). Stopped at Edgewood Elementary School.[156]
56 12/20/2025 Hayneville, AL[157] Lunch Stop: Mount Sinai Church.
57 12/21/2025 Montgomery, AL Lunch Stop: Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, Lowndesboro, Alabama.[158]

Overnight Rest: Burkville United Methodist Church.[159]

58 12/22/2025 Lunch Stop: Metropolitan United Methodist Church[160]

Overnight Rest: Alabama Union Station.[161]

59 12/23/2025 Prayer Offering for Healing at the National Memorial for Peace and Justice.[162]

Peace Gathering at the steps of Montgomery City Hall.

Group photo at the Alabama State Capitol.[163]

60 12/24/2025 Tuskegee, AL[164] Lunch in Shorter, Alabama.[165]
61 12/25/2025 Opelika, AL[166] Christmas night at Foundry Opelika Church.[167]
62 12/26/2025 West Point, GA[168] Lunch Stop: Collins Farms, Cusseta, Alabama.[169]
63 12/27/2025 Hogansville, GA[170] Lunch Stop: Western Heights Baptist Church, LaGrange, Georgia.[171]
64 12/28/2025 Sharpsburg, GA[172] Lunch in Moreland, Georgia.[173]
65 12/29/2025 Morrow, GA[174] Welcomed by Mayor Kim Learnard and State Representative Josh Bonner at the Peachtree City, GA City Hall.[175]

Lunch at Trilith Live in Fayetteville, Georgia.[176]

66 12/30/2025 Scottsdale, GA[177] Lunch and Peace Gathering in Decatur, Georgia.
67 12/31/2025 Snellville, GA[178] Lunch in Stone Mountain, Georgia.[179]

Overnight Rest: Wat Lao Buddha Khanti.[180]

Reunited with Maha Dam Phommasan after the loss of his leg in the November 19, 2025 car accident.[181]

68 1/1/2026 Loganville, GA[182][183]
69 1/2/2026 Good Hope, GA[184] Lunch in Monroe, Georgia.[185][186] Monks gave a blessing at a local wedding and were met by Christian protesters that evening.[187][188]
70 1/3/2026 Arnoldsville, GA[189] Lunch in Bishop, Georgia.[190][191]
71 1/4/2026 Lexington, GA[192] Travel through Crawford and lunch in Lexington.[193]
72 1/5/2026 Tignall, GA[194] Lunch in Tignall, Georgia.[195][196]
73 1/6/2026 McCormick, SC[197] Lunch in Lincolnton, Georgia.[198]
74 1/7/2026 Edgefield, SC[199] Lunch Stop: Liberty Hill Lookout, no evening visiting hours.[200]
75 1/8/2026 Leesville, SC[201] Lunch in Saluda, South Carolina.[202]
76 1/9/2026 Lexington, SC[203] Lunch Stop: Gilbert, South Carolina.[204] Rest day for Aloka, who rode along in an escort car.[205]
77 1/10/2026 Columbia, SC[206] Peace Gathering at the South Carolina State House.[207]

Overnight Rest: Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary.

78 1/11/2026 Ridgeway, SC[208] Lunch in Blythewood, South Carolina.[209]
79 1/12/2026 Great Falls, SC[210] Aloka the Peace Dog undergoes veterinary surgery at the Charleston Veterinary Referral Center[211] for a knee/leg injury.[81][212]
80 1/13/2026 Rock Hill, SC[213]
81 1/14/2026 Charlotte, NC[214] Lunch in Fort Mill, South Carolina.[215]
82 1/15/2026 Concord, NC[216] Overnight Rest: zMAX Dragway.[217]
83 1/16/2026 China Grove, NC[218]
84 1/17/2026 Linwood, NC[219] Lunch Stop: North Carolina Transportation Museum.[220]
85 1/18/2026 Thomasville, NC[221]
86 1/19/2026 Greensboro, NC Lunch Stop: Truist Point Stadium in High Point, North Carolina.[222]
87 1/20/2026 Climax, NC[223]
88 1/21/2026 Siler City, NC Lunch Stop: Liberty Fire Department

Overnight Rest: Jordan-Matthews High School in Siler City.[224]

89 1/22/2026 Pittsboro, NC[225] Aloka the Peace Dog is reunited with the venerable monks and the Aloka the Peace Dog Facebook page received the blue verification badge.

Lunch Stop: Chatham County Government Office Building.

Overnight Rest: Chatham County Agricultural & Industrial Fair Association.

90 1/23/2026 Apex, NC[226] Lunch Stop: Jordan Lake State Recreation Area.

Overnight Rest: Apex High School.

91 1/24/2026 Raleigh, NC Lunch Stop: Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel (Dix Park).

Peace Gathering at the North Carolina State Capitol.[227]

92 1/25/2026 Wake Forest, NC Lunch Stop: Phật Tích Vạn Hạnh, Van-Hanh Pagoda-NC Buddhist in Raleigh, NC.[228]

Overnight Rest: New Life Church in Wake Forest, destination originally estimated to be Rolesville, NC.[229]

93 1/26/2026 Louisburg, NC Lunch Stop: Triangle North Executive Airport.[230]

Lunch and Overnight Rest Stops not open to the public due to inclement weather.

94 1/27/2026 Warrenton, NC Lunch and Overnight stops not open to the public due to inclement weather.[231]
95 1/28/2026 Gasburg, VA[232] Overnight Rest: Pleasant Hill Christian Church
96 1/29/2026 Alberta, VA[233] Lunch Stop: Brunswick Byways Visitor Center

Overnight Rest: Bethel United Methodist Church

97 1/30/2026 DeWitt, VA[234] Overnight Rest: Mt Calvary Baptist Church
98 1/31/2026 Petersburg, VA[235] Overnight Rest: Virginia State University.
99 2/1/2026 Richmond, VA Lunch Stop: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chester

Overnight Rest: Kingsland Baptist Church.[236]

100 2/2/2026 Peace Gathering at the Richmond City Hall and the Virginia Union University.[237]
101 2/3/2026 Ashland, VA[238] Lunch Stop: Virginia Randolph Education Center

Overnight Rest: Randolph–Macon College

102 2/4/2026 Ruther Glen, VA[239] Lunch Stop: Saint Tikhon Orthodox Church

Overnight Rest: Wright's Chapel United Methodist Church

103 2/5/2026 Fredericksburg, VA[240] Overnight Rest: Lee Hill 1 Building in Spotsylvania County
104 2/6/2026 Stafford, VA[241] Lunch Stop: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fredericksburg

Overnight Rest: Stafford County Government Center

105 2/7/2026 Woodbridge, VA[242] Overnight Rest: Hilton Garden Inn Woodbridge.
106 2/8/2026 Alexandria, VA[243] Overnight Rest: Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church.
107 2/9/2026 Arlington, VA[244] Lunch Stop: Christ Church Alexandria.[245]

Sư Chánh Đạo (Venerable Samma Maggo, aka Two-Step) and Venerable Maha Dam Phommasan rejoined the monks.

Overnight Rest: Marymount University.

108 2/10/2026 Washington, D.C. Almost 3,500 people greeted them at American University's Bender Arena.[246]

Lunch Stop: National United Methodist Church.[247]

Over 100 additional Buddhist monks and nuns joined them at the Washington National Cathedral.[246]

The walk continued along Embassy Row,[247] ending at George Washington University.[247]

109 2/11/2026 Visited the St. Mark's Episcopal Church,[248] the Lincoln Memorial,[249] and the Charles E. Smith Center.[248]
110 2/12/2026 Annapolis, MD Continued by bus to the Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, MD.[250]

Peace Gathering at the steps of the Maryland State House.[251]

Private lunch hosted by Governor Wes Moore and First Lady Dawn Moore at the Government House.[252]

Departed by bus for Fort Worth, TX.

111 2/13/2026 Peace Gathering at Legacy Church in Wytheville, VA.

Lunch Stop: Morristown Landing in Morristown, TN.[253]

112 2/14/2026 Fort Worth, TX Homecoming Walk in Downtown Fort Worth, TX - approximately 1.2 miles (1.9 km) to Hương Đạo Vipassana Bhavana Center[254] - the Walk for Peace starting point.[84]

Homecoming Ceremony at Hương Đạo Vipassana Bhavana Center.[254]

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Walk for Peace.
  • Buddhism in the United States
  • List of American Buddhists
  • Dhammayietra
  • Media related to Walk for Peace at Wikimedia Commons

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  103. ^ "Day 17: The Walk for Peace Reaches Brookshire, TX!". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
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  105. ^ "Day 19 Update: HOUSTON ARRIVAL!". Facebook.
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  107. ^ "Day 20 Recap: A Powerful Peace Gathering and Community Visit in Houston!". Facebook.
  108. ^ "Update - Day 21 (11/15/2025): Walking through Houston!". Facebook.
  109. ^ "Phap Luan Buddhist Culture Center, Day 21 (11/15/2025)". Facebook.
  110. ^ "Update for Day 22 (11/16/2025): Walking to Pearland!". Instagram.
  111. ^ "Update for Day 23 (11/17/2025): Heading North Through Houston!". Facebook.
  112. ^ "Update for Day 24 (11/18/2025): Heading North through Houston!". Facebook.
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  117. ^ "Update: Route Plan for Day 28 (11/22/2025): The Journey Resumes!". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  118. ^ "Update for Day 29 (11/23/2025): to Batson & Saratoga!". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  119. ^ "Update for Day 30 (11/24/2025): heading to Kountze!". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  120. ^ "Update for Day 31 (11/25/2025): Through Silsbee to Buna!". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  121. ^ "Update for Day 32 (11/26/2025): heading to Kirbyville!". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  122. ^ "Update for Day 33 (11/27/2025): Hello, Louisiana!". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  123. ^ "Update for Day 34 (11/28/2025): Heading through LA-464, close to Almadane & Evans, LA". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  124. ^ "Update for Day 35 (11/29/2025): Heading through Leesville, LA!". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  125. ^ "UPDATE: Afternoon and Night Itinerary for Day 36 (11/30/2025)". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  126. ^ "Update for Day 37 (12/01/2025): Heading to Alexandria, LA". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  127. ^ "Update for Day 38 (12/02/2025): Peace Gathering in Pineville, LA". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  128. ^ "Update for Day 39 (12/03/2025): Heading to Jonesville, LA". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  129. ^ "Walk For Peace – Announcement – Update on Bhante Dam Phommasan". Dhammacetiya. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  130. ^ "Update for Day 40 (12/04/2025): Getting close to Mississippi". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  131. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 41 – Arrived in Mississippi". Dhammacetiya. December 5, 2025. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
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  134. ^ "Update for Day 42 (12/06/2025): Heading to Fayette, MS". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  135. ^ "Update for Day 43 (12/07/2025): Heading to Port Gibson, MS". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  136. ^ "Update for Day 44 (12/08/2025): Heading to Jackson via Natchez Trace Parkway". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  137. ^ "Update for Day 45 (12/09/2025): Heading to Jackson, MS". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  138. ^ "Update for Day 46 (12/10/2025): Peace Gathering at Mississippi State Capitol". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
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  140. ^ "Update for Day 47 (12/11/2025): Pearl to Pelahatchie, MS". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  141. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 48 – Forest, MS". Dhammacetiya. December 13, 2025. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  142. ^ "Walking in the Evening (Day 49 - 12/13/2025)". Walk for Peace on Facebook. January 13, 2026.
  143. ^ "Update for Day 49 (12/13/2025): Heading to Lawrence, Newton & Hickory, MS". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  144. ^ Howard, Thomas (December 15, 2025). "Walk for Peace stops in Meridian". Meridian Star. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  145. ^ "Update for Day 50 (12/14/2025): Heading to Meridian, MS". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
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  147. ^ "Update for Day 51 (12/15/2025): Crossing into Alabama!". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  148. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 52 – Demopolis, Alabama". Dhammacetiya. December 16, 2025. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  149. ^ "Update for Day 52 (12/16/2025): Heading to Demopolis, AL". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  150. ^ "Update for Day 53 (12/17/2025)". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  151. ^ "Day 54 (12/18/2025) Begins". Instagram. December 18, 2025. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  152. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 54 – Marion Junction, Alabama". Dhammacetiya. December 18, 2025. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  153. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 55 – Selma, Alabama". Dhammacetiya. December 19, 2025. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
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  155. ^ "Update for Day 55 (12/19/2025): Join the Walk with Us in Selma, AL!". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  156. ^ "The Purest Hugs - Day 55 (12/19/2025)". Instagram. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  157. ^ "Update for Day 56 (12/20/2025): Heading to Lowndesboro, AL". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  158. ^ "Day 57 - 12/21/2025: Lunch stop at Hopewell Church, Lowndesboro, AL". Instagram. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  159. ^ "Update for Day 57 (12/21/2025): Heading to Montgomery, AL!". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  160. ^ "Update for Day 58 (12/22/2025): Heading to Downtown Montgomery, AL". Instagram. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
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  163. ^ "Update for Day 59 (12/23/2025): Join the Walk & Peace Gathering in Montgomery, AL". Facebook. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  164. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 60 – Tuskegee, Alabama". Dhammacetiya. December 24, 2025. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  165. ^ "Peace Walk makes its way through Tuskegee". The Tuskegee News. January 1, 2026. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  166. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 61 – Opelika, Alabama". Dhammacetiya. December 25, 2025. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  167. ^ "Christmas night at Foundry Opelika Church". Instagram. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  168. ^ "Update for Day 62 (12/26/2025): Crossing into Georgia!". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  169. ^ "Collins Farms, in Cusseta, AL on Day 62 - 12/26/2025". Instagram. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  170. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 63 – Hogansville, Georgia". Dhammacetiya. December 27, 2025. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  171. ^ "Update for Day 63 (12/27/2025): Heading to LaGrange & Hogansville, GA". Instagram. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  172. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 64 – Sharpsburg, Georgia". Dhammacetiya. December 28, 2025. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  173. ^ "Update for Day 64 (12/28/2025): Heading to Luthersville, Sharpsburg & Peachtree City, GA". Instagram. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  174. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 65 – Morrow, Georgia". Dhammacetiya. December 29, 2025. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  175. ^ "Thousands Gather at Trilith LIVE for Walk for Peace Monks". The Citizen: Fayette County News & Community Updates. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  176. ^ "Update for Day 65 (12/29/2025): To Atlanta Area - Fayetteville & Morrow, GA". Instagram. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  177. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 66 – Decatur, Georgia". Dhammacetiya. December 30, 2025. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  178. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 67 – Snellville, Georgia". Dhammacetiya. December 31, 2025. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  179. ^ "Lunch Location Update - Day 67 (12/31/2025)". Facebook. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  180. ^ "Update for Day 67 (12/31/2025): A Special Reunion in Snellville, GA". Instagram. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
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  182. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 68 – Snellville, Georgia". Dhammacetiya. January 1, 2025. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  183. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 68 – Loganville, Georgia". Dhammacetiya. January 1, 2026. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  184. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 69 – Monroe & Good Hope, Georgia". Dhammacetiya. January 2, 2026. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  185. ^ Legoas, Miguel. "Monks on Walk for Peace in Georgia stopping near Oconee County tonight". Online Athens. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  186. ^ "Update for Day 69 (1/2/2026): Heading to Monroe & Good Hope, GA". Instagram. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
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  189. ^ "Tonight's Rest Location Update - Day 70 (1/3/2026)". Instagram. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  190. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 70 – Bishop and Watkinsville, Georgia". Dhammacetiya. January 3, 2026. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
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  192. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 71 – Crawford and Lexington, Georgia". Dhammacetiya. January 4, 2026. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  193. ^ "Update for Day 71 (1/4/2026): Heading through Crawford to Lexington, GA". Instagram. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  194. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 72 – Tignall, Georgia". Dhammacetiya. January 5, 2026. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  195. ^ "Update for Day 72 (1/5/2026): Heading to Tignall, GA". Instagram. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  196. ^ Dickherber, Audrey (January 6, 2026). "Buddhist monks make their way to McCormick County during peace walk". WRDW/WAGT. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  197. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 73 – McCormick, South Carolina". Dhammacetiya. January 6, 2026. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  198. ^ "Update for Day 73 (1/6/2026): Crossing into South Carolina (to McCormick, SC)!". Instagram. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  199. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 74 – Edgefield, South Carolina". Dhammacetiya. January 7, 2026. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  200. ^ "Update for Day 74 (1/7/2026): Heading to Edgefield, SC". Instagram. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  201. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 75 – Saluda and Leesville, South Carolina". Dhammacetiya. January 8, 2026. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  202. ^ "Update for Day 75 (1/8/2026): Heading to Saluda & Leesville, SC". Instagram. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  203. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 76 – Gilbert & Lexington, South Carolina". Dhammacetiya. January 9, 2026. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  204. ^ "Update for Day 76 (1/9/2026): Heading to Gilbert & Lexington, SC". Instagram. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  205. ^ "A Day of Rest for Our Beloved Aloka - Day 76 (1/9/2026)". Instagram. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  206. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 77 – Columbia, South Carolina". Dhammacetiya. January 10, 2026. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  207. ^ "Update for Day 77 (1/10/2026): Join the Walk & Peace Gathering in Columbia, SC!". Facebook. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
  208. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 78 – Ridgeway, South Carolina". Dhammacetiya. January 11, 2026. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  209. ^ "Update for Day 78 (1/11/2026): Heading to Blythewood & Ridgeway, SC". Instagram. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  210. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 79 – Great Falls, South Carolina". Dhammacetiya. January 12, 2026. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  211. ^ "Public Announcement – Update on Aloka's Surgery". Instagram. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
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  213. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 80 – Rock Hill, South Carolina". Dhammacetiya. January 13, 2026. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  214. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 81 – Fort Mill and Charlotte, North Carolina". Dhammacetiya. January 14, 2026. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  215. ^ "Update for Day 81 (1/14/2026): Crossing into North Carolina - Heading to Fort Mill & Charlotte!". Instagram. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  216. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 82 – Concord, North Carolina". Dhammacetiya. January 15, 2026. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
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  218. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 83 – China Grove, North Carolina". Dhammacetiya. January 16, 2026. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  219. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 84 – Salisbury and Spencer, North Carolina". Dhammacetiya. January 17, 2026. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  220. ^ "N.C. Transportation Museum's Post". Facebook. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  221. ^ "Walk For Peace – Day 85 – Lexington and Thomasville, North Carolina". Dhammacetiya. January 18, 2026. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  222. ^ "Update for Day 86 (1/19/2026): Heading to High Point and Greensboro, NC". Facebook. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
  223. ^ "Update for Day 87 (1/20/2026): Heading to Pleasant Garden and Climax, NC". Facebook. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
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  225. ^ "Update for Day 89 (1/22/2026): Heading to Pittsboro, NC". Facebook. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  226. ^ "Update for Day 90 (1/23/2026): Heading to Apex, NC". Facebook. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  227. ^ "Update for Day 91 (1/24/2026): Join the Walk and Peace Gathering in Raleigh, NC". Facebook. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
  228. ^ "Update for Day 92 (1/25/2026): Heading to Rolesville, NC". Facebook. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  229. ^ "Update: Night Rest Location for Day 92 (1/25/2026)". Facebook. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  230. ^ "A Heart-Warming Welcome on Our Afternoon Walk on Day 93 - 1/26/2026". Facebook. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  231. ^ "Update for Day 94 (1/27/2026): Heading to Warrenton, NC". Facebook. January 27, 2026.
  232. ^ "Update for Day 95 (1/28/2026): Crossing into Virginia - Heading to Gasburg, VA!". Facebook. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  233. ^ "Update for Day 96 (1/29/2026): Heading to Lawrenceville and Alberta, VA". Facebook. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  234. ^ "Update for Day 97 (1/30/2026): Heading to McKenney and Dewitt, VA". Facebook. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  235. ^ "Update for Day 98 (1/31/2026): Heading to Petersburg, VA". Facebook. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  236. ^ "Update for Day 99 (2/1/2026): Heading to Richmond, VA". Facebook. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  237. ^ "Update for Day 100 (2/2/2026): Join the Walk & Peace Gathering in Richmond, VA". Facebook. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  238. ^ "Update for Day 101 (2/3/2026): Heading to Ashland, VA". Facebook. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  239. ^ "Update for Day 102 (2/4/2026): Heading to Ruther Glen, VA". Facebook. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  240. ^ "Update for Day 103 (2/5/2026): Heading to Fredericksburg, VA". Facebook. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  241. ^ "Update for Day 104 (2/6/2026): Walking Through Fredericksburg to Stafford, VA". Facebook. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  242. ^ "Update for Day 105 (2/7/2026): Heading to Woodbridge, VA". Facebook. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  243. ^ "Update for Day 106 (2/8/2026): Heading to Alexandria, VA". Facebook. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  244. ^ "Update for Day 107 (2/9/2026): Walking Through Alexandria to Arlington, VA". Facebook. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
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  248. ^ a b "Update for Day 109 (2/11/2026): Peace Monument, Lincoln Memorial & Global Meditation". Facebook. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
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  250. ^ "Good Morning! Day 110 (2/12/2026) Begins". Facebook. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  251. ^ "Update for Day 110 (2/12/2026): Peace Gathering in Maryland & Journey Home to Fort Worth, Texas". Facebook. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
  252. ^ "Walk For Peace Monks Reach Annapolis As Final Stop After 2,300-Mile Journey". Eye on Annapolis. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
  253. ^ "Update for Day 111 (2/13/2026): to Wytheville, VA & Morristown, TN". Facebook. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
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