BRUNSWICK COUNTY, Va. — A group of Buddhist monks will enter Virginia on Wednesday for the final leg of their 2,300-mile Walk for Peace.
The highly-shared Walk for Peace, which began in Texas in October and plans to end in D.C. in February, aims to promote peace, compassion, and nonviolence. The monks will cross the border from North Carolina into Brunswick County, Virginia on Wednesday, Jan. 28 — the 95th day of their journey.
The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office says the group is anticipated to enter Virginia on Elam Road in the Gasburg area. From there, they will head to the Pleasant Hill Christian Church on Ankum Road to stay overnight. It is not yet clear if they will hold visiting hours or a speaking event at this location, the sheriff’s office added.
On Thursday, Jan. 29, the monks will continue their walk on Ankum Road to Highway 46 North. They plan to stop at the Brunswick County Byways Center for lunch before continuing north through the Town of Lawrenceville. Their exact route after they leave Lawrenceville has not been confirmed…