09/08/2026
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📍 Announcement: Walk for Peace Schedule in Maryland, Washington, D.C. & Virginia | September 18-20, 2026
With hearts full of joy and gratitude, we are delighted to announce that Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra Tuệ Nhân, leader of the Walk for Peace, will be visiting Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia, for a special weekend dedicated to prayer, reflection, peace sharing talks, and community connection.
Whether you walked alongside us during the journey across the country, followed our steps from afar, or are meeting Venerable Paññākāra for the very first time, you are warmly invited to be part of these peaceful gatherings:
(All times listed below are local Eastern Time - ET)
🗓 Friday, September 18 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Peace Gathering at Thai Monastery
📍 Wat Thai Washington, D.C.
13440 Lay Hill Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906
🗓 Saturday, September 19 | 9:30 AM
Welcome & Honoring Program for Walk for Peace
📍 Burma-America Buddhist Association
1708 Powder Mill Road, Silver Spring, MD 20903
🗓 Saturday, September 19 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Prayers for Nepal & Peace Sharing Talk
📍 Nepal Education and Culture Center
11650 Snowden Farm Parkway, Germantown, MD 20876
🗓 Saturday, September 19 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Meet & Greet and Peace Sharing Talk
📍 Buddha Meditation Center
5004 Stone Road, Rockville, MD 20853
🗓 Sunday, September 20 | 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Meditate with a Monk
📍 National Mall
Washington, D.C.
🗓 Sunday, September 20 | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Inner Peace Summit
📍 Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum - Virginia
14020 Thunderbolt Pl, Suite 200, Second Floor, Chantilly, VA 20151
📌 Please note: Advance registration is required (only) for the Inner Peace Summit event in Virginia. Please use the registration link provided in the comment section below, or call (301) 660-0065 for more information.
For everyone who cannot attend in person, we will have livestreams of the events on our page so we can all join in spirit together.
We offer our deepest, most sincere gratitude to the venerable monks, host temples, cultural centers, dedicated volunteers, and everyone opening their doors and hearts to make these gatherings possible. We look forward to sharing these inspiring moments with you all.
May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 🙏