{"id":166640,"date":"2026-02-16T13:04:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T13:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/166640\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T13:04:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T13:04:28","slug":"walk-for-peace-monks-return-to-texas-reflection-event-planned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/166640\/","title":{"rendered":"Walk for Peace monks return to Texas, reflection event planned"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Walk Walk For Peace monks back in Texas<\/a> <\/p>\n

The Walk For Peace monks have returned to Texas. They were greeted by thousands over the weekend. Ceremony planned to reflect on their walk.\u00a0<\/p>\n

FORT WORTH, Tex. – After an arduous 112-day journey spanning more than 2,300 miles, a group of Buddhist monks has officially completed their cross-country “Walk for Peace.” The trek, which began in October, reached its heartfelt conclusion over the weekend as the monks returned to their home temple in Texas.<\/p>\n

The mission of the walk was to foster a sense of national unity and global harmony. Upon their arrival, the monks were greeted by a dedicated community of volunteers and supporters eager to hear the spiritual lessons and insights gathered from their four-month journey across the American landscape. Local residents expressed a deep “obsession” with the mission, describing the peaceful demonstration as a vital movement for the country\u2019s current social climate.<\/p>\n

The homecoming also featured a special appearance by Aloka, the monks’ famous four-legged companion. The dog had been sidelined several weeks ago for surgery, but after a successful recovery, he was able to join the group for the final, celebratory moments of the walk.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While the physical miles are behind them, the monks maintain that their work to bridge divides across the world is a continuous, lifelong commitment. Venerable Bhikku Pannakara, who led the walk, made a vow to the public during a homecoming speech on Saturday.<\/p>\n

“I promise you all that whenever it is, you will be able to walk on this path, I will walk with you all, and together we will walk on this path. If you don’t leave me, I will not leave you,” he told supporters who gathered in the pouring rain to welcome the monks home.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The monks have invited volunteers and the public to join them for a reflection on their journey and a special announcement at 9 p.m. Monday at the H\u01b0\u01a1ng \u0110\u1ea1o Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth. A New Year lunar celebration will follow.<\/p>\n

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How to follow the monks <\/p>\n

For those who are unable to attend any gatherings in person, the monks are very active on social media, livestreaming and posting multiple times per day.<\/p>\n

Their dog, Aloka, who is also making the journey with the monks also has his own social media accounts.<\/p>\n

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