Walk for Peace at GW
The George Washington University’s Division for Student Affairs is excited to welcome the Walk for Peace to our Foggy Bottom campus!
This inspiring movement began on Oct. 26, 2025, when nearly two dozen Buddhist monks (also referred to as Bhantes) and Aloka the Peace Dog, from the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth, Texas, embarked on a 2,300-mile walking journey to Washington, D.C., to promote national healing, unity, and compassion.
Be part of this global event while experiencing the powerful message of peace that this movement represents.
WALK FOR PEACE EVENTS
Tuesday, February 10 | 6:30 p.m | Dorothy Betts Theatre, University Student Center
Join the monks of the Walk for Peace for a speaking program.
Limited Tickets Available. GW students, faculty and staff only.
Registration Required on Engage
GW community members are invited to attend a special program on Tuesday, Feb. 10, in Betts Theatre. A limited number of tickets are open to only GW students, faculty and staff. Advanced registration is required. This event is closed to media.
Please note the following:
- Event details are tentative and subject to change without notice to registrants.
- Tickets are limited and first-come-first-served. Advanced registration on Engage is required.
- No bags or other personal items will be permitted into Betts Theatre for the program.
- Attendees are asked to maintain a quiet, calm, and respectful presence. Physical contact with the Monks will not be permitted.
Wednesday, February 11 | 5 p.m. | Charles E. Smith Center (600 22nd St NW, Washington DC 20052)
At the final stop on their journey, the monks of the Walk for Peace will offer a message of peace, blessings and meditation.
Non-ticketed event, open to the public. Doors open at 4 p.m.
The GW and local D.C., Maryland and Virginia communities are invited to join the Walk for Peace on the final stop of their monumental journey. A special program featuring a message of peace, blessings, and meditation will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Charles E. Smith Center.
Media interested in attending must provide valid media credentials and email gwmedia
gwu [dot] edu (gwmedia[at]gwu[dot]edu) to register.
Please note the following:
- Event details are tentative and subject to change without notice to registrants.
- This event is open to the general public.
- Tickets are not required but seats are first-come-first-served.
- The Smith Center has a strict no-bag policy. No bags or other personal items will be permitted into the Smith Center for the program.
- Attendees are asked to maintain a quiet, calm, and respectful presence. Physical contact with the Monks will not be permitted.
- Visitor parking information.