A group of 24 Buddhist monks and their dog, Aloka, are walking nearly 2,300 miles from Texas to Washington, D.C. The journey is called the Walk for Peace. Every step is taken with purpose, and the monks say they are doing this to remind people about peace and compassion. On December 23, 2025, their 120-day journey brought them to downtown Montgomery, Alabama. They visited the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, the Court Street Fountain, and the steps of City Hall, where the monks prayed and chanted softly. The monks have been greeted by crowds, city leaders, and community events in many cities along the route. People they passed by have given them gifts, some have cried, and have thanked them for their walk. In a world that experiences so much hate and division, what they are doing is so important. Their message is simple. Choose compassion. stayinspirednews.com/buddhist-monks-walk-2-300-miles-across-america-for-peace-and-compassion (Photo: Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center / Walk for Peace)

A group of 24 Buddhist monks and their dog, Aloka, are walking nearly 2,300 miles from Texas to Washington, D.C. The journey is called the Walk for Peace. Every step is taken with purpose, and the monks say they are doing this to remind people about peace and compassion. On December 23, 2025, their 120-day journey brought them to downtown Montgomery, Alabama. They visited the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, the Court Street Fountain, and the steps of City Hall, where the monks prayed and chanted softly. The monks have been greeted by crowds, city leaders, and community events in many cities along the route. People they passed by have given them gifts, some have cried, and have thanked them for their walk. In a world that experiences so much hate and division, what they are doing is so important. Their message is simple. Choose compassion. stayinspirednews.com/buddhist-monks-walk-2-300-miles-across-america-for-peace-and-compassion (Photo: Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center / Walk for Peace)