A group of Buddhist monks has completed a 108-day Walk for Peace from Texas to Washington, bringing its message to the nation’s capital. On the final day, the 19 monks and their dog, Aloka, walked to Capitol Hill and then to the Lincoln Memorial to close the journey. They covered 2,300 miles and drew big crowds along the way. About 100 monks and nuns join them in Washington, along with silent supporters and thousands watching online. Their leader urges daily mindfulness and a “peaceful day” practice. One monk returned in a wheelchair after a highway crash in November seriously injured him.
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A group of Buddhist monks arrived in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, completing a 15-week peace pilgrimage from Texas marked by quiet, single-file …
A group of Buddhist monks has finally reached Washington, D.C., after completing a 15-week trek from Texas that captivated the country. The monks say their aim is to promote mindfulness and inner peace. Their simple message has resonated in the U.S. as a welcome respite from conflict and political division. On Tuesday, nearly 3,500 people packed American University’s Bender Arena for the monks’ first public stop in the nation's capital. The spectators remained silent as the saffron-robed monks walked into the arena in a sign of respect for them and their quest for peace.
The new restaurant, Ensō, will open in the fall at 1758 Frankfort Avenue, featuring southern cuisine with Japanese influences.
The intricate design is made from thousands of grains of sand and took five days to complete.
The mandala, a symbol of growing compassion, should be finished Tuesday.
The Buddha Blessed Temple will offer social programs on a weekly and seasonal basis with the theme "Changing Minds, Transforming Lives."