Walk for Peace passes through Henrico

Hundreds turn out to see Buddhist monks on 2,200-mile journey

Feb. 3, 2026 at 6:55pm

Hundreds of people turned up along Brook and Mountain roads in Henrico County on Tuesday morning to catch a glimpse of the Walk for Peace pilgrimage, a 2,200-mile journey for a group of Buddhist monks based in Fort Worth, Texas.

Why it matters

The Walk for Peace is a significant event that brings together community members to witness and support the monks' journey for peace. As the monks pass through Henrico, it highlights the county's diversity and openness to different cultural and religious traditions.

The details

The Walk for Peace is a pilgrimage undertaken by a group of Buddhist monks from Fort Worth, Texas. The monks have been traveling 2,200 miles, passing through various communities to spread their message of peace and harmony.

  • The Walk for Peace pilgrimage passed through Henrico County on February 3, 2026.

The players

Walk for Peace

A 2,200-mile pilgrimage undertaken by a group of Buddhist monks from Fort Worth, Texas, to spread a message of peace and harmony.

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The takeaway

The Walk for Peace highlights Henrico County's diversity and openness to different cultural and religious traditions, as community members came together to witness and support the monks' journey for peace.