A group of Buddhist monks — bearing a message of peace — walked into the heart of Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, greeted by large, joyful crowds as they completed their 15-week trek from Texas.
In their saffron and maroon robes, the monks became fixtures on social media as
they made their way through the southeastern United States, along with their rescue dog Aloka.
Their simple mission, to advocate for peace, has resonated across a beleaguered country — and appeared especially welcome in a city at the center of political strife and power.