Returning to their east Fort Worth temple, the Buddhist monks who walked cross-country for peace were welcomed with rose petals, traditional lion dances and chants by hundreds of well-wishers who followed their 2,300-mile journey.
Four months ago, 19 Buddhist monks trekked quietly out of their Historic Stop Six temple with one goal in mind: to walk for peace.
Many knew nothing about the monks — or their loyal pup Aloka — in those early days. But over 110 days, the expedition to Washington on foot to promote national healing captivated millions…