Buddhist monks pass people lining the road while on a “Walk for Peace” through Trilith in Fayetteville on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. Thousands of well-wishers waited to greet them. The monks started walking in Texas and are on their way to Washington, D.C. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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