Buddhist Monks walk for peace route from Great Falls SC to the SC State House show back to Columbia

Buddhist Monks walk for peace route from Great Falls SC back to the South Carolina State House show the Buddhist Monks route to back to Columbia South Caolina, show much hills their journey.
Jan 12, 2026 BLYTHEWOOD
Buddhist Monks’ Peace Walk: Blythewood → Great Falls, SC (Jan 12, 2026)
🌟 What Happened
A group of Buddhist monks traveling across the country on a Walk for Peace passed through Blythewood, SC on Sunday, Jan 12, 2026.

They continued north on Highway 21 and were expected to arrive in Great Falls, SC on Monday, Jan 12, 2026.

The walk is part of a long-distance journey from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C., raising awareness for peace, compassion, and unity.

📍 Timeline of Their Route Through the Area
➡️ Columbia → Blythewood
The monks reached Columbia on Saturday.

They resumed walking early Sunday morning.

Arrival in Blythewood was estimated between 1–3 PMThey stopped for lunch at Transfiguration Catholic Church, where hundreds gathered to greet them.

➡️ Blythewood → Ridgeway
After Blythewood, they continued north and overnighted in Ridgeway.

➡️ Ridgeway → Great Falls
On Monday, Jan 12, they continued toward Great Falls.

They were expected to arrive in Great Falls that evening and rest at the War Memorial Building, 401 Dearborn St.

🙏 Community Response
Blythewood saw hundreds of residents lining the streets to greet the monks, offer food, and receive blessings.

Many described it as a once‑in‑a‑lifetime experience.