The Walk for Peace has officially entered Gwinnett County!
The monks are currently traveling northbound on Five Forks Trickum Road toward Rockbridge Road, escorted by Gwinnett County Police. Those wishing to support and witness the monks along their journey may do so along Rockbridge Road, beginning after Pine Circle. The monks will remain on Rockbridge Road until reaching E Park Place Boulevard.
The monks will stop to eat lunch at Walmart, 1825 Rockbridge Rd, Stone Mountain.
A portion of the 2,300-mile Walk for Peace by Buddhist monks and their dog, Aloka, will arrive in Gwinnett, Wednesday, December 31. Their journey from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C. aims to raise awareness of peace, kindness, and compassion.
The monks will host a meet and greet, answer questions, and hold a prayer session at Wat Lao Buddha Khanti, a Buddhist temple located at 4052 Zoar Church Road SW in Snellville, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Due to limited space at the temple, we encourage residents to spread out along the route to get a glimpse of the monks as they pass through the area.
Projected route:
• Exit Home Depot onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard toward SR 29
• Left onto SR 29
• Right onto Harmony Grove Road
• Right onto Rockbridge Road
• Continue as Rockbridge Road becomes Annistown Road
• Left onto Zoar Church Road
• Final destination: Wat Lao Buddha Khanti
Please note that the route may change. Gwinnett Police will update the route with the estimated times as soon as we get the information. Carpooling is also encouraged.
Please follow Gwinnett County Police for live updates on route information and safety recommendations as the monks make their way through Gwinnett. We appreciate your participation in making this a safe event for all.
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