ALEXANDRIA, Va, (7News) — A group of Buddhist monks participating in a nationwide “Walk for Peace” will travel through Alexandria’s Old Town neighborhood on Monday, Feb. 9, as part of a months-long journey to Washington, D.C.
The monks began their walk on Oct. 26, 2025, from the Huong Dao Buddhist Temple and have covered nearly 430 miles so far.
Despite harrowing events and hazardous weather conditions, their journey remained centered on promoting peace, compassion, and mindfulness, with Alexandria, Virginia, serving as one of the final stops before they reach the nation’s capital…