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David Smith in Washington

Monks bring balm for America’s wounds as Washington cheers peace odyssey

Buddhist monks conclude their 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’ in Washington DC.
The monks conclude their peace walk by the Lincoln Memorial in Washington on Wednesday. Photograph: Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters

Bhante Saranapala gazed down at more than a hundred Buddhist monks wearing burnt-orange, saffron and maroon robes, most sporting woolly hats, a few clutching flowers.

“These monks are awesome!” roared Saranapala, who is known as the “Urban Buddhist Monk”, prompting a cheer from the big crowd. “Their determination should be greatly appreciated. Walking from Texas to Washington DC, 2,300 miles; it requires strong determination!”

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