NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW) — A group of Buddhist monks have completed an extraordinary journey.
In an effort to promote peace, they left Key West, Florida on March 29 and set out on a journey to walk to Niagara Falls, New York.
They arrived in Niagara Falls on Wednesday, according to Niagara Falls State Park, USA.
The journey officially came to an end on Saturday.
A closing ceremony took place at the Ralph C. Wilson Welcome Center in Niagara Falls State Park.
"I wanted to try to enhance my spirituality by meeting with them," said community member Evalina Harris. "I'm feeling at peace here in my city."
The monks say they're proud of what they accomplished.
"We are feeling good, very good," said Kamron Yaemyuen, a Buddhist monk.
7 News caught up with the monks when they were greeted by members of the Seneca Nation and other fans along Route 20 in Southern Erie County.
“We want everybody to know peace comes from inside,” Than Sunan told 7 News’ Senior Reporter Maki Becker during the stop. You can watch the full story below.
Their next journey will take them to Thailand.
