Buddhist monks bring 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’ to Annapolis

By: Christine Condon

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: February 13, 2026

Words: 946

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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The monks almost didn’t make it to Annapolis.

A group of two dozen Theravada Buddhist monks making a 2,300-mile journey on foot from Texas to Washington, D.C., to promote peace and mindfulness had to eliminate Maryland from their route after scheduling changes, said the Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara.

But after an invitation from Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller (D), they decided to reconsider, electrifying an otherwise routine day of business for the General Assembly, despite their reserved …

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