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local1 month ago•8 min saved

Fort Worth Welcomes Peace Walkers After 2,300-Mile Journey

Buddhist monks from Fort Worth’s Historic Stop Six temple completed a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace to Washington, D.C., and returned to a festive homecoming in East Fort Worth with flowers, lion dances and cheers; the journey included a monk’s leg amputation after a car crash and Aloka the dog’s surgeries, drew millions online, and culminates with the temple’s gratitude-filled reception as it pushes forward with the Dhammacetiya expansion.

via KERA News|

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local2 months ago•2 min saved

Monks’ Peace Walk Triggers Rolling Closures Across Northern Virginia

Buddhist monks' 120-day, 2,300-mile Walk for Peace to D.C. will trigger rolling road closures in Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax counties as the procession moves through Northern Virginia, with 9 a.m.–2 p.m. closures on Cameron and Columbus streets in Old Town Alexandria Monday, routing through Route 1, Crystal Drive and other streets into Marymount University for remarks; Fairfax police will assist and spectators are asked to watch from designated areas while access is restricted during the walk.

via WTOP|

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