What to know about the Buddhist monks and their “Walk for Peace,” which includes multiple stops in North Carolina.
As the Walk for Peace continues, the group of Buddhist monks arrived in North Carolina and the Charlotte area Wednesday afternoon.
As of Jan. 15, the procession of 19 monks and their support crew was walking in the Charlotte area, according to their live map.
Here’s what we know:
The Buddhist monks’ trek
The Walk for Peace started in Fort Worth, Texas, in October. It is expected to conclude on Feb. 10 in Washington, D.C.
The journey is being charted online and on the Walk for Peace Facebook page.
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Unexpected injury
The monks have been accompanied by their rescue dog, Aloka.
The dog sustained a leg injury and had surgery in South Carolina on Jan. 12. The monks explained in a TikTok video that the injury dates back to Aloka’s time as a stray in India.
Aloka will be able to walk for up to 10 minutes at a time, a maximum of six times per day for the first week after his surgery, according to information posted on social media.
Buddhist monks’ arrival in Charlotte
The first stop will be at Marion Diehl Recreation Center and Pool at 2219 Tyvola Road, Charlotte.
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 9 p.m.
North Carolina stops also include:
- First Baptist Church-West, 1801 Oaklawn Ave., Charlotte
- 265 Willow Creek Drive, Salisbury
- 2021 Bishop Road, Greensboro
- 331 Silk Hope Road, Siler City
- Paul Derr Track Facility, 2495 Cates Ave., Raleigh
- 3591 NC-58, Centerville
Sharing gifts, prayer
The monks have shared prayers, meals, hugs, flowers and bracelets that symbolize good fortune and peace.
Reporting by Diane Turbyfill, Gaston Gazette / The Gaston Gazette
USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
