RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A group of Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile journey to Washington, D.C., has entered Virginia, continuing their trek through severe wintry weather.
About two dozen monks and their rescue dog, Aloka, embarked on the cross-country journey last year from Texas to the capital to promote national healing, unity and compassion, according to organizers.
The trek, now in its 96th day, crossed the state border from North Carolina into Virginia on Wednesday evening. The group stayed the night at Pleasant Hill Christian Church in Gasburg, where they held a peace sharing talk with dozens of community members in attendance.
When are the Walk for Peace monks coming to Richmond?
The monks are headed toward Central Virginia, with planned stops in Lawrenceville and Alberta on Thursday, Jan. 29. They will spend Thursday night at the Gift From God Worship Center, according to a social post…