When monks leave their monasteries to walk for peace, it's not symbolic, it's a warning. They don't seek attention. They don't ask for power. They walk only when the world is out of balance. If you see them, offer food and water. They carry nothing but what's given to them. This isn't a protest. It's a prayer in motion. The fact that Buddhist monks are walking for peace in America should make us all pause. This is serious. This is rare. And it matters. They're finally in town, please keep them safe. ❤️BREAKING: A group of Buddhist monks are walking from Texas to Washington, D.C. to promote peace in a powerful show of defiance to Trump’s hate! Two dozen monks and their faithful dog, Aloka, have made it to Decatur, Georgia, as part of their inspiring trek to D.C. “We do not walk alone. We walk together with every person whose heart has opened to peace, whose spirit has chosen kindness, whose daily life has become a garden where understanding grows,” the group posted recently. Their route plans to take them through Athens, Georgia; the North Carolina cities of Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh; and Richmond, Virginia, on their way to the nation’s capital city. It has not been an easy trek; two of them have already sustained serious injuries after being hit by a truck outside of Houston. They’ve been an inspiration to many, as hundreds of thousands of people follow their progress on social media. “In a world of noise and chaos, a boat of light and mindfulness crosses the United States, changing hearts along the way. If there’s anyway to begin 2026, may it be with the message of these courageous monks,” writes Kami Rayne on Twitter. While they have not made any overt political remarks, the fact that they’re ending their trek in Washington, D.C., where Donald Trump is orchestrating hate and violence, speaks volumes in and of itself. May our sick nation learn something from these brave and tireless monks and their lessons of peace and kindness. Beloud