Large crowds have gathered along parts of the 2,300 mile peace walk from Texas to Washington, DC, but the monks expressed surprise at the level of support in North Carolina.

A group of Buddhist monks, on a journey to Washington, D.C., continued their trek Thursday from Marion Diehl Recreation Center in south Charlotte with a stop at Sugar Creek Recreation Center for lunch...

Undergoing laser therapy, icing, and range-of-motion exercises, Aloka is expected to rejoin the monks by the end of the week.