Students at DHS experienced a powerful example of living values today: monks on a long “Walk for Peace” who are traveling across communities to promote compassion, unity, and healing. Encounters like this turn abstract ideas—peace, mindfulness, global citizenship—into something students can see, hear, and ask questions about in real time.
These monks are part of a 2,300‑mile peace walk that began in Fort Worth, Texas, with the purpose of spreading loving‑kindness, compassion, and a message of nonviolent unity across the United States with Washington DC as their final destination.
Along their route, they visit local gathering places, schools, and community spaces, relying on hospitality and conversation to build connection and understanding.
Meeting people who have devoted their lives to peace and service invites students to reflect on their own values, purpose, and the many forms that leadership and courage can take. Experiences like this don’t just inspire empathy—they also spark questions and genuine curiosity in students about the world and their place in it. Moments like these invite them to wonder, explore, and keep asking “why” and “what if” long after the visit is over. Many teachers have used this as a teachable moment, comparing religions and beliefs, and cultural experiences.
