01/02/2026
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In a remarkable display of devotion, 24 Buddhist monks and their dog Aloka are undertaking a nearly 2,300-mile walk from Texas to Washington, D.C., known as the Walk for Peace. Each step is taken with deliberate purpose as the monks seek to remind people of the value of peace and compassion. The monks marked their 120th day of travel on December 23, 2025, with visits to the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, the Court Street Fountain, and City Hall steps in downtown Montgomery, Alabama, where they engaged in soft prayer and chanting. Throughout their journey, the monks have been met with enthusiastic crowds, dignitaries, and community-organized events, receiving gifts and thanks from onlookers who appreciate their mission. Their straightforward message to choose compassion comes as a welcome respite in a world fraught with hate and division. . Keep following LRTN LIVE.
