A group of Buddhist monks is getting viral attention with their 2,300-mile Walk for Peace from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C. The monks say their aim is to promote mindfulness and healing and finding inner peace. Their journey has already attracted large crowds across five southern states. Accompanied by a rescue dog named Aloka, they have faced challenges, including a road accident that injured two of the monks. When they reach the nation's capital, they plan to request official recognition of Vesak as a federal U.S. holiday. Vesak is the day which marks the birth and enlightenment of the Buddha.

A group of Buddhist monks is persevering in their peace walk across much of the U.S. even after two participants were injured when a truck hit their escort vehicle. The monks began their journey in Fort Worth, Texas, on Oct. 26, and have now reached Georgia. They plan to walk from Morrow to Decatur on Tuesday, marking day 66 of their trek to Washington, D.C. The group has gained a large following on social media, sharing updates and inspirational messages. The monks and their loyal dog Aloka are traveling through 10 states on their journey.