Washington, D.C., USA – A video filmed by X user Pema Dorje shows Buddhist monks and a large crowd of attendees at the Lincoln Memorial on February 10, 2026, marking the conclusion of their Walk for Peace.

The footage captures dozens of monks in saffron and orange robes standing among a sizable gathering of supporters on the memorial steps. The statue of Abraham Lincoln towers in the background under clear winter skies, framed by bare February trees.

Bhikkhu Pannakara, leader of the Walk for Peace, addresses the crowd, inviting everyone to join a moment of mindfulness and promoting love, kindness, and non-violence. Participants listen attentively or adopt meditative poses, reflecting calm and compassion.

The scene blends the serene presence of the monks with the grandeur of the Lincoln Memorial, emphasizing unity, healing, and reflection amid global tensions.

The video was posted on February 12, 2026, around 01:11 GMT, documenting the final gathering at the memorial after the 15-week journey from Texas.

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