Arlington, Virginia – A viral video captured a serene procession of Buddhist monks moving along Route 1 as part of their ongoing Walk for Peace.

The footage was filmed by X user Matt Birch and shows a line of monks in traditional orange and saffron robes walking in a calm, meditative formation through the Glebewood neighborhood.

Some monks carry staffs as they proceed steadily along the sidewalk and roadway, passing cars, residential buildings, trees, and everyday Arlington street scenes.

Clear daytime skies frame the peaceful moment, which was recorded around 3:18 p.m. Eastern Time on February 9, 2026.

The monks appear focused and composed, reflecting non-violent mindfulness and their message of peace advocacy.

The post described the moment as “cool to watch them roll right on by,” accompanied by a calm and respectful emoji.

Two additional photos were shared alongside the video, showing further views of the group as they continued their march.

Posted later the same day, the clip documented a local expression of the Walk for Peace, an extended initiative by Buddhist communities promoting harmony, mindfulness, and non-violence through public processions.

The quiet scene stood in stark contrast to violent clashes unfolding elsewhere on February 9, 2026, during protests in Sydney that resulted in 27 arrests after police used pepper spray and force.

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