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19 Buddhist monks in orange robes walk down a street lined with people. The leader of the group bends down to greet a child while holding flowers in his hands

Buddhist monks announce spiritual journey will continue after DC: 'The Walk for Peace will not end'

The 19 venerable monks have journeyed nearly 2,300 miles across the country, promoting peace and community. They say their efforts will take a different shape, but still continue, after they arrive in Washington, D.C.

Buddhist monks in orange robes hold flowers as the walk beside crowds of supporters.

Buddhist monks are walking 2,300 miles across America to inspire peace. This is the '90s walk that inspired them

The multi-month peace campaign has gained global attention. But its origins go back thousands of years.

A group of 19 Buddhist monks walks across the country in orange robes, walking a dog as they go

As Buddhist monks walk across the country in winter weather, Peace Dog Aloka hitches a ride in a warm van

The 19 monks, who have walked thousands of miles across the country, prioritize the safety of their canine companion.

A line of Buddhist monks in orange robes walk down a street in Richmond, Virginia, with hordes of people cheering as they pass

Thousands join Buddhist monks' 'Peace Walk' as they near DC: 'Beyond anything we could have imagined'

As the monks marked their 100th day of walking across the country in Richmond, Virginia, thousands came out to support their efforts.

A group of Buddhist monks, dressed in orange robes, walks along the snow-filled streets of North Carolina, escorted by local authorities

Buddhist monks surpass halfway mark of 'Peace Walk,' despite snow and freezing temps

The monks were not deterred by severe winter weather in the Southeast.

A group of faith leaders stand outside of Target Headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota, speaking out against ICE

Faith leaders travel to Minnesota from across the country, urging ICE to retreat: 'You may go in peace'

Interfaith leaders from a variety of religious organizations have traveled to the Twin Cities to stand with neighbors in their time of need.

A fire crew puts out a fire at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Spokane, Washington

After a fire burned this church down, they're rebuilding — and will include 22 units of affordable housing

Bethany Presbyterian Church in Spokane, Washington was seeking ways to confront the housing crisis for years. After the fire, the perfect opportunity presented itself.

Volunteers package meals in takeout containers to people in need

Minneapolis church delivers groceries to 24K families amid ICE occupation: 'They don't have to go out if they're scared'

Iglesia Dios Habla Hoy began their food drive in December. Now, they package 1,300 boxes of food a day with 400 volunteers.

A photo collage of a building with flags in front of it, a pizza joint, a portrait of Jesse Kortuem smiling, a person inside a CT scan machine with 2 monitors in the foreground, and an aerial view of a church

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A close-up photo of Martin Luther King Jr. as he stares straight into the camera

MLK believed in 'religious pluralism.' Here's what that means, and how it looks today

An African American philosopher explores the role religious pluralism played in King’s fight for civil rights in the United States — and for peace around the world.

Indiana church launches $1M campaign to build homeless shelter: 'Every dollar will go toward construction'

Impact Ministries in Boonville, Indiana has already helped 24 homeless community members find housing: “That’s the power of compassion in action.”

A group of 19 Buddhist monks in orange robes walk barefoot along a road in the United States, a dog at their side

Buddhist monks (and their rescue dog) meet with Americans on 2,300-mile trek across the country

The Peace Walk began in Fort Worth, Texas, and will end in Washington, D.C. Along the way, the monks are meeting with and being cared for by local communities.