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When walking becomes a message

Buddhist monks in tan robes walk down a street as bundled-up supporters line sidewalk

Jessica Wolf | February 10, 2026

Asian Languages and Cultures professor Stephanie Balkwill explains how the Walk for Peace embodies Buddhist teachings

When walking becomes a message

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