RICHMOND, Va. β A group of Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace will make their way to Petersburg on their fourth day in Virginia.
The Walk for Peace, which began in Texas in October and plans to end in D.C. in February, aims to promote peace, compassion, and nonviolence.
Saturday, Jan. 31 is the 98th day of their journey, according to the Walk for Peace Facebook page. They will leave from Dewitt and travel toward Petersburg on Boydton Plank Road (Route 1).
They will not be holding a public lunch on Saturday. They have not yet shared where they will be ending their day. To track their route for the day, visit the Live Map here.
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The monks are estimated to arrive in Richmond on Sunday, Feb. 1, according to the Overview Map, though that may change.
They will also later pass through:
- Ladysmith
- Fredericksburg
- Catlett
- Centreville
- Arlington
The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office urges citizens to prioritize safety and treat the monks with kindness and respect, providing the following guidelines:
- Keep the area quiet, peaceful, and deeply respectful
- Please do not walk with the monks
- When greeting the monks, place your hands in prayer and bow
- No gifts other than flowers as a sign of respect
- Do not touch the monks β no handshakes, hugs, or high fives
- The monks may avert their eyes, it is a sign of respect
- Some monks take vows that prohibit contact with the opposite gender, please be mindful
For more information on the Walk for Peace, visit their Facebook page or website.
Have you met the monks on their journey? Email the CBS 6 Newsroom.
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