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hamsterjill

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7. This has truly been inspirational.

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Tue Feb 10, 2026, 01:19 PM

23 hrs ago

I can't believe it hasn't attracted more media coverage. Guess the US is more interested in publicizing hate as opposed to peace.

My hope for these monks is that they can complete their mission, get some rest and return home to re-energize. Same for Aloka. He's been amazing through all of this.

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A 15-week 'Walk for Peace' concludes with Buddhist monks' arrival in Washington [View all] riversedge Yesterday OP

I have loved watching this story and these beautiful monks. FalloutShelter Yesterday #1

Cool republianmushroom Yesterday #2

Will the White House ignore them? pandr32 Yesterday #3

A friend of mine got a flower from them yesterday. 50 Shades Of Blue Yesterday #4

Wonderful but I worry for them. efhmc Yesterday #5

I know, I worried about them all along the way. There were some vehicular accidents and one monk lost his leg. 50 Shades Of Blue 23 hrs ago #9

And MAGAs respond. Ray Bruns 23 hrs ago #6

This has truly been inspirational. hamsterjill 23 hrs ago #7

ICE has not attacked them? Will we even know? twodogsbarking 23 hrs ago #8

❤️ melts 🥶 Clouds Passing 20 hrs ago #10