Day 1 – The First Steps Toward Peace

The Walk for Peace commenced its historic journey at sunrise on October 26, 2025, with a heartfelt kickoff ceremony at Hương Đạo Vipassana Bhavana Center, located at 4717 Rosedale, Fort Worth, Texas. As the morning light touched the temple grounds, the atmosphere was filled with reverence and hope. Local city officials, community leaders, and supporters gathered to offer words of encouragement and present official proclamations to the monks, recognizing their noble mission and wishing them a safe and meaningful journey ahead.

Around 9:30 AM, under a clear Texas sky, the monks took their first steps toward peace — each step symbolizing mindfulness, compassion, and the aspiration to bring harmony into the world. Their path led them south through the heart of Fort Worth, where they paused for a simple and mindful lunch at William McDonald Park, 5400 Eastland Street. There, surrounded by nature, they reflected quietly before continuing onward.

By dusk, after walking 12 miles, the monks arrived at DR Roofing, 12524 Rendon Road in Burleson, Texas, where they rested for the night. This marked not just the end of the first day, but the beginning of a remarkable 2,300-mile pilgrimage — a journey filled with both known and unforeseen challenges. Yet, with hearts anchored in calmness and minds set firmly on their purpose, the monks move forward — step by step — embodying peace, resilience, and unwavering determination on their sacred path toward the White House.

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