A group of Buddhist monks are stopping in the City of Oaks on their Southeast trek.
“I would walk 500 miles, and I would walk 500 more” may have sounded impressive when The Proclaimers first belted the tune, but their fabricated trek fades in comparison to the 2,300 mile Walk for Peace now underway by a group of Buddhist monks.
Over the course of ~120 days, 19 monks are walking from Texas to DC to raise awareness for peace, unity and understanding. As the pilgrimage makes its way through the Southeast, the group is set to pass through Raleigh Jan. 24, making a stop at the Paul Derr Track Facility at NCSU and giving locals an opportunity to witness the walk or join in…