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These monks' simple walk for peace captivated millions. It ends this week

NPR | By Sarah Ventre
Published February 11, 2026 at 5:13 PM EST

A group of Buddhist monks walked from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., in the name of peace. Their journey concludes on Wednesday.

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