Walk for Peace in US, 2026

While painting, my intention was to capture both the beauty and spectacle of the monks’ procession, as well as their remarkable determination, courage, and fortitude throughout their 2,300‑mile journey. I also wanted to reflect the darkness and suffering felt by many in the United States—expressed through the crowds whose need, fear, and gratitude became intertwined with the monks’ passage. This piece is my attempt to honour both the journey itself and the emotional landscape.

Long-distance Pilgrimage

The Walk for Peace is a long-distance pilgrimage in the United States initiated by Buddhist monks from the Hương Đạo Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., promoting peace, compassion, and nonviolence.