(NewsNation) — A group of Buddhist monks from the Huong Dao Buddhist Temple in Fort Worth, Texas, has set out on an extraordinary journey — a 2,300-mile pilgrimage dubbed the “Walk for Peace” — that will take them from Texas to the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. with a message of unity, compassion, and healing for the nation, according to WJLA.
The trek began on Oct. 26 and is expected to span about 120 days, with the monks walking through at least ten states and making stops in state capitals and local communities along the way. The effort is rooted in Buddhist principles of mindfulness and peace, and the monks hope their journey will encourage reflection on compassion and unity in a time of social and political division.
According to WJLA, a dozen monks took to the road in early December, continuing their steady progress as they tread toward the nation’s capital. The monks’ mission is not only spiritual but also symbolic, aiming to bring messages of healing and goodwill to towns and cities across the country…