Dear community,

Inspired by the 2,300 mile Walk for Peace by the Theravada Monks, we are organizing a walk for peace in Los Angeles.  The monks are estimated to arrive in Washington D.C. on or around February 10.  We will walk on Saturday, February 14, 2026 in Los Angeles to show our gratitude to the monks and to offer healing to our own community. 

The “Walk for Peace LA” will be in the same spirit as that of monks walking to D.C.  It will be a silent, mindful walk without signs or chanting. We will gather at Pershing Square in Downtown Los Angeles at 9:00 am for mindful movement, meditation and introductions.  The walk will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will end at Vista Hermosa Park. It is a 1.2-mile walk.

We are preparing a list of participating organizations, which will include Deer Park Monastery and Dharma Vijaya Buddhist Vihara.

We warmly and respectfully invite you and your community to join our walk.

With our sincere gratitude, 

Walk for Peace LA Organizing Team

We would love to connect you to the organizing team. If you have any questions, please reach out to sanghahousela@gmail.com.