Through winter storms and injury, Buddhist monks finish 2,300-mile 'Walk for Peace' to Washington, DC

Key Highlights

• Monks walked 2,300 miles over 108 days from Texas to Washington, D. C.
• The journey spanned nine states and included severe winter weather.
• The walk was led by Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara, who emphasized mindfulness.
• The monks aimed to inspire peace and mindfulness, not to protest.
• Their arrival in D. C. was the final major stop of their spiritual journey.