when will the monks be in richmond va

The Buddhist monks on the 2,300‑mile Walk for Peace are expected to be in Richmond, VA on February 1, 2026 , according to multiple local news and route updates.

Quick Scoop

• Planned arrival in Richmond, VA : Sunday, Feb 1, 2026 (approximate, depends on walking pace and weather).

• They are scheduled to reach Petersburg the day before, on Jan 31, 2026 , then continue north into Richmond.

• This is part of their long “Walk for Peace” from Texas to Washington, D.C. , running through early February.

How to Track Exact Timing

• Organizers maintain a live route map on their official site that shows daily stops and timing.

• Social channels (Instagram and Facebook for the walk) also post updated arrival windows and any delays.

If You Want to See Them

• News reports say the best chances to meet or view the monks are at lunch stops and overnight stops , where there may be visiting hours.

• Local Richmond groups (e.g., Richmond Zen and some bookstores/cafés) have been coordinating volunteers and support for when they pass through the city.

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