‘It warms our hearts:’ Hundreds gather in Annapolis for monks’ last stop

ANNAPOLIS – After 110 days and nearly 2,300 miles, nearly two dozen Theravada Buddhist Monks ended their ‘’Walk for Peace’’ Thursday at the Maryland State House.

Donning bright orange robes, the group embarked on the final leg of its pilgrimage — a stretch it wasn’t expecting.

“I thought yesterday was our last day of Walk for Peace,” Venerable Bhikkhu Paññakāra, the group’s spokesperson, told hundreds gathered in front of the State House. “But after receiving the invitation from Maryland, we are happy to be here with you all.”…

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