In Photos: Walk for Peace at GW

Relive the group's two-day visit to Washington, D.C.

February 13, 2026

The GW community were able to witness the journey up close. (Cooper Tyksinski/GW Today)

After a 2,300-mile trek across nine states, the Buddhist monks of Walk for Peace ended their journey with two events at the George Washington University. Relive the inspiration with photos by William Atkins, Sarah Hochstein and Cooper Tyksinski.

Monks led the audience in meditation both nights. (William Atkins/GW Today)

Monks led the audience in meditation both nights. (Sarah Hochstein/GW Today)

(Sarah Hochstein/GW Today)

Bikkhu Pannakara of the Walk for Peace. (William Atkins/GW Today)

(William Atkins/GW Today)

(Sarah Hochstein/GW Today)

Colette Coleman presents the group with gifts. (William Atkins/GW Today)

The evening at Betts Theatre opened and closed with a chanted blessing. (William Atkins/GW Today)

SGA President Ethan Lynne presented the group with gifts. (William Atkins/GW Today)

Monks distributed braided "peace bracelets" to the audience Tuesday night. (William Atkins/GW Today)

Students were able to participate in a Q & A with the Walk for Peace group. (Sarah Hochstein/GW Today)

(William Atkins/GW Today)

(Sarah Hochstein/GW Today)

The group were accompanied by GWPD and other local law enforcement as they walked. (William Atkins/GW Today)

(Sarah Hochstein/GW Today)

(William Atkins/GW Today)

The monks and Aloka spent the night at Lerner Health and Wellness Center. (Cooper Tyksinski/GW Today)

The monks (and Aloka the Peace Dog, not pictured) spent Tuesday night at Lerner Health and Wellness Center. (Cooper Tyksinski/GW Today)

The group spent the night at Lerner Health and Wellness Center. (Sarah Hochstein/GW Today)

(William Atkins/GW Today)

(Cooper Tyksinski/GW Today)

The group walked to the U.S. Capitol and Lincoln Memorial on Wednesday. (Cooper Tyksinski/GW Today)

(Cooper Tyksinski/GW Today)

(William Atkins/GW Today)

The group appeared before an audience of thousands at the Smith Center Wednesday. (Cooper Tyksinski/GW Today)

(William Atkins/GW Today)

The audience joined in meditation at the Smith Center Wednesday. (Cooper Tyksinski/GW Today)

(Cooper Tyksinski/GW Today)

Bikkhu Pannakara of the Walk for Peace. (Cooper Tyksinski/GW Today)