The Peace Monks

🌅 Good Morning! Day 102 – February 4, 2026

The Walk for Peace continues today as we begin our journey from Ashland, Virginia, heading toward Ruther Glen along US-1 Highway—one mindful step at a time through the heart of Virginia. 🕊️🤍

We warmly welcome everyone to visit us this evening at our night stop.

📍 Please use the Live Map to follow today’s journey and view stop locations. For full details, kindly refer to last night’s update.

Wishing you a peaceful day. May we remain mindful in all that we do. We invite you to walk with us—in spirit today.

May you and all beings be well, happy, and at peace. 🙏✨

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🙏 Introducing the Venerable Monk: Venerable Ponchai Khamyeam (Athichitto)

From Wat Sok Noi, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand | Age: 29

We are deeply honored and grateful to have Venerable Ponchai Khamyeam (Athichitto) walking with us on this path for peace. His calm presence, wisdom, and heartfelt dedication bring great depth and meaning to this journey, enriching everyone who walks alongside him.

Please stay tuned as we continue to introduce each venerable monk participating in this Walk for Peace.

📸 Photo Credit: @kevinblackwellphoto

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📌 Update for Day 102 | February 4, 2026 – Heading to Ruther Glen, Virginia

On Day 102, the Walk for Peace continues through Virginia, as we journey from Ashland to Ruther Glen along US-1 Highway. With each mindful step, we carry forward the message of peace, loving-kindness, compassion, and awareness. We remain deeply grateful for the continued warmth and support we receive along the way. 🕊️🤍

📌 Itinerary for Day 102

🛕 Lunch Stop:
Saint Tikhon Orthodox Church
26255 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(No public visitation at the lunch location)

🌙 Overnight Rest:
Wright's Chapel United Methodist Church
8063 Ladysmith Rd, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
(Visiting Hours: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)


We warmly welcome everyone to join us during the evening visiting hours at Wright’s Chapel United Methodist Church.

Our heartfelt thanks go to Saint Tikhon Orthodox Church and Wright’s Chapel United Methodist Church for their generous hospitality and kind support.

📍 Please check the Live Map in the pinned/featured post at the top of our page to follow today’s journey and view stop locations.

May you and all beings be well, happy, and at peace. 🙏✨

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📸 Walk With Us Through These Photos – Day 100 | February 2, 2026

Day 100 marked a truly historic milestone in Richmond, Virginia, as thousands of people joined us in walking together to the Peace Gathering at Richmond City Hall. It was a day filled with unity, gratitude, and deep meaning.

From the very first steps at Fire Station 17, the streets came alive with warmth—people lining the sidewalks holding flowers, waving with joy, and walking alongside us with open hearts. As we moved through the city, the crowd continued to grow. Hundreds became thousands. A living river of peace flowed through Richmond—people of every age and background, united by compassion, mindfulness, and hope.

At the Peace Gathering at Richmond City Hall, thousands stood together as one, sharing in the sacred intention of peace. We were deeply honored to be welcomed by Governor Abigail Spanberger and Mayor Danny Avula, and profoundly touched when Governor Spanberger presented her first proclamation to the Walk for Peace.

We are endlessly grateful to everyone who walked with us in person, and to all who walked with us in spirit.
Thank you, Richmond, for making Day 100 unforgettable.

And heartfelt thanks to Dave Parrish Photography for capturing and preserving the beauty of this extraordinary day.

📸 Photo Credit: Dave Parrish Photography

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May you and all beings be well, happy, and at peace. 🙏✨
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🌅 Good Morning! Day 101 – February 3, 2026

The Walk for Peace continues today as we set out from Richmond, Virginia, walking toward Ashland—one mindful step at a time through the heart of Virginia. 🕊️🤍

We warmly welcome everyone to visit us at our night stop this evening.

📍 Please use the Live Map in the pinned/featured post at the top of our page to follow today’s journey and view stop locations. For full details, kindly refer to last night’s update.

Wishing you a peaceful day. May we remain mindful in all that we do. We invite you to walk with us—in spirit today.

May you and all beings be well, happy, and at peace. 🙏✨

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The Peace Monks

📌 Update for Day 101 | February 3, 2026 – Heading to Ashland, Virginia

On Day 101, the Walk for Peace continues through Virginia, as we journey from Richmond to Ashland. With each mindful step, we carry forward the message of peace, loving-kindness, compassion, and awareness. We are deeply grateful for the warmth, encouragement, and support we continue to receive along the way. 🕊️🤍

📌 Itinerary for Day 101

🛕 Visit:
Vien Giac Buddhist Temple
2208 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060

🍽️ Lunch Stop:
Virginia Randolph Education Center
2206 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060
(No visitation during lunch)

🌙 Overnight Rest:
Randolph-Macon College
114 College Ave, Ashland, VA 23005
(Visiting Hours: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)


We warmly welcome everyone to join us during the evening visiting hours at Randolph-Macon College.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes to Virginia Randolph Education Center and Randolph-Macon College for their generous hospitality and kind support.

📍 Please check the Live Map to follow today’s journey and stop locations.

May you and all beings be well, happy, and at peace. 🙏✨

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📸 Walk With Us Through These Photos – Day 100 | February 2, 2026

Day 100 marked a truly monumental moment in Richmond, Virginia, as thousands of people joined us in walking together to the Peace Gathering at Richmond City Hall. It was a day filled with gratitude, unity, and profound beauty.

From the very first steps at Fire Station 17, the streets came alive with warmth—people lining the sidewalks holding flowers, waving with joy, and walking beside us with open hearts. As we moved forward, the crowd continued to grow. Hundreds became thousands. What unfolded was a living river of peace flowing through the streets of Richmond—people of all ages, backgrounds, and paths in life, united by compassion, mindfulness, and hope.

At the Peace Gathering at Richmond City Hall, thousands stood together as one. We were deeply honored to be welcomed by Governor Abigail Spanberger and Mayor Danny Avula. Governor Spanberger also presented her first proclamation to the Walk for Peace—an extraordinary and humbling moment that touched our hearts deeply.

We are profoundly grateful to everyone who walked with us in person, and to all who walked with us in spirit from afar. Your presence made this milestone unforgettable and reminded us that peace is not just an idea—it is something we create together, step by step, heart by heart.

Thank you, Richmond, for opening your city and your hearts so fully. And heartfelt thanks to Style Weekly for capturing these powerful moments and preserving this sacred day through their beautiful photographs.

May you and all beings be well, happy, and at peace. 🙏✨

Photo Credit: Style Weekly

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📌 Join Us in Washington, D.C. | February 10–11, 2026

We are deeply honored to invite everyone to Washington, D.C. as we approach the completion of this 2,300-mile Walk for Peace. After 108 days and countless mindful steps across many states, we will arrive in our nation’s capital with hearts full of gratitude, reflection, and peace. We warmly welcome all who wish to be part of these final, sacred moments of the journey. 🕊️🤍

📌 Current Confirmed Schedule
(as of Day 100 – February 2, 2026)

February 10, 2026: Visit to the Washington National Cathedral

February 11, 2026: Meditation retreat in the afternoon and evening

February 12, 2026: Departure from Washington, D.C. to Fort Worth, Texas by bus


Additional gatherings and events will take place throughout February 10 and 11, from morning through evening, offering many beautiful opportunities to come together and celebrate peace.

We are still finalizing other events and will share updates as soon as they are confirmed. As we draw closer to Washington, D.C., more detailed information—including specific times, locations, and additional gatherings—will be shared. Please stay tuned.

We look forward to welcoming everyone with open hearts as we complete this peaceful journey together. Your presence would be a true blessing and a gift to us all.

May you and all beings be well, happy, and at peace. 🙏✨

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🌅 Good Morning! Day 100 – February 2, 2026

Today, the Walk for Peace begins in Richmond, Virginia, marking Day 100 of our 2,300-mile journey for peace—a meaningful milestone we are grateful to share with you. 🕊️🤍

We warmly invite everyone to join us:

🚶 Join the Walk at 2:00 PM
📍 Richmond Fire Station 17

🕊️ Peace Gathering at 3:00 PM
📍 Richmond City Hall


📍 Please use the Live Map in the pinned/featured post at the top of our page to follow today’s journey and view stop locations. For full details, kindly refer to last night’s update.

Wishing you a peaceful day. May we remain mindful in all that we do, and may you walk with us—in spirit and in person—today.

May you and all beings be well, happy, and at peace. 🙏✨

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📸 Walk With Us Through These Photos – Day 99 | February 1, 2026

On Day 99, the Walk for Peace carried us through Chester, Virginia, as we made our way toward Richmond. Along the road, we were met with an outpouring of love beyond anything we could have imagined. So many people came out to greet us—offering smiles, waves, flowers, kind words, and open hearts. It moved us deeply. 🕊️🤍

Every presence along the path, every gentle bow and warm greeting, filled our hearts with gratitude. We felt truly welcomed, supported, and embraced by this community.

These beautiful photographs by Dave Parrish Photography capture the precious moments of connection we shared with the people of Chester—moments we will always carry with us.

📸 Photo Credit: Dave Parrish Photography

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May you and all beings be well, happy, and at peace. 🙏✨

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