Monk ‘Walk for Peace’ to pass through Richmond in February

Fakeha Naeem, Contributing Writer

The Buddhist Monk “Walk for Peace” — which has captivated the American South as it passes through 10 states on its way from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington , D.C. — is set to reach Richmond sometime in February.

The estimated 2,300 mile, 120-day-long walk began in October 2025 and is led by 24 monks from Fort Worth, home to where the large Dhammacetiya complex is being built to honor the teachings of Buddha Gotama and His Holy Disciples, according to their website…

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