Assignment #2, Lawrence: Buddhist Monks Visit Washington National Cathedral

Buddhist Monks arrive at Washington National Cathedral, one of their last destinations on their 2,300 mile-long Walk For Peace.

 

A crowd of people stand on mounds of unmelted snow in order to catch a glimpse of the Buddhist Monks speaking at the front of the Washington National Cathedral.

A monk greets an attendee attempting to hand flowers at the Walk for Peace.

An attendee of the Walk for Peace at Washington National Cathedral hands a blanket to one of the monks.

Christian demonstrators with "OBEY JESUS" signs protest the Walk for Peace.

The arrival of Buddhist monks at the Washington National Cathedral attracts thousands.