The Walk for Peace route is expected to make multiple stops within a two-hour drive from Fountain Inn.
The Walk for Peace is an effort led by a group of Buddhist monks, who say they are aiming to promote national unity and compassion. The monks are undertaking a 2,300-mile trek spanning from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., with a few stops located in South Carolina.
The group began their walk on Oct. 26, 2025, and has since turned into an internet sensation. Thousands of people have lined the sides of roads to greet the monks as they enter their cities, often offering the group food or water. Some have even offered dog food for the stray dog in the monks’ care, Aloka…