Jan 11, 2026 · - A group of Buddhist monks that is traveling from Texas to Washington, D.C., on a 120-day walk for peace made a stop in Columbia, SC on Saturday, Jan. 10. The monks began their …

A group of Buddhist monks who are traveling from Texas to Washington, D.C. on a walk for peace is now beginning to pass through South Carolina.

Jan 12, 2026 · Thousands gathered in Columbia as Buddhist monks continued their Walk for Peace, symbolizing a collective yearning for unity in a divided world.

Jan 7, 2026 · Over a dozen Buddhist monks have arrived in South Carolina as part of their "Walk for Peace," a multi-state journey on foot to Washington, D.C.

Jan 6, 2026 · On Friday, the route was updated and showed the monks traveling to Columbia, South Carolina before heading north to North Carolina.

Jan 12, 2026 · The monks entered the state Jan. 6 and have walked through municipalities like McCormick, Edgefield and Saluda. The group trekked from Lexington to Columbia Jan. 10 on Day 77 …

Jan 3, 2026 · Once the monks hit Columbia, they’ll turn north and begin the walk to Charlotte with a planned stop in Rock Hill, according to the overview map. As of 3 p.m. on Jan. 2, the monks were …

Jan 10, 2026 · A group of Buddhist monks walks down the Gervais Street bridge during the Walk for Peace in Columbia, South Carolina, on Jan. 10, 2026. The monks began their journey in October …

Jan 1, 2026 · The Buddhist Monks Peace Walk, which began in Texas on Oct. 26, is scheduled to conclude in the nation’s capital in February 2026. Along the way, the monks are walking for peace …

Jan 13, 2026 · The monks are crossing 10 U.S. states as part of their journey and were most recently in South Carolina. The group will stop at state capitols, historic landmarks and local communities to …