Where to see the Buddhist monks' 'Walk for Peace' in Henrico Feb. 2

The Walk for Peace pilgrimage – a 2,200-mile journey for a group of Buddhist monks based in Fort Worth, Texas – will pass through Northern Henrico County Feb. 2.

It will be the 101st day of the walk, which began in Fort Worth in October and will end in Washington, D.C. next week.

The monks, led by 44-year-old Bhikkhu Pannakara, are walking to promote peace, compassion and nonviolence. They are based at the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth and count among their ranks monks from Virginia, Kentucky and various countries, including Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and India.

They are expected to enter Henrico along Brook Road Feb. 2 between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. Henrico Police officials will assist with escorting the group, and traffic delays are expected along Brook Road at the county/city line (Azalea Avenue), up to Mountain Road, Woodman Road (including the extension) and Magnolia Ridge Drive. Police are encouraging motorists to use alternative routes if possible.

Those who are interested in welcoming the group to Henrico are being encouraged to gather along Brook Road somewhere between Azalea Avenue and Mountain Road or near Magnolia Ridge Drive and Brook Road.

Mountain Road at Greenwood Road and Woodman Road from the roundabout to Magnolia Ridge Drive will be shut down for a period of time as the group travels in the area, according to police.

According to police, spectators should:

• follow all instructions from law enforcement;

• not cross busy roads in front of vehicles;

• avoid obstructing traffic;

• be mindful of icy snowbanks;

• not park illegally or block any driveways to homes or businesses;

• respect the monks’ space by not approaching, touching or following them.

To follow the monks' live progress, visit dhammacetiya.com/walk-for-peace/live-map.