A group of about 19 Buddhist monks and their dog “Aloka” are expected to pass through Henrico next week as they trek to Washington, D.C. on their “Walk for Peace.”
The Texas monks began their 2,300-mile pilgrimage in Fort Worth in October and will complete their journey at the nation’s capital. The group has walked the entire trek on foot as a way to “raise awareness of peace, loving kindness, and compassion across America and the world,” according to one of its posts on social media.
The trek is estimated to pass through Henrico on Feb. 1 or 2 following a stop in Richmond. The group is currently passing through North Carolina and is expected to reach Washington, D.C. on Feb. 12…