The “Walk for Peace” will lead participants on a five-mile urban trek from the Sera Jey Foundation in El Cerrito to the Gyuto Foundation in Richmond on Saturday, May 9.
The out-and-back journey begins at 10 a.m. and serves as an early Mother’s Day celebration for the community. Organizers welcome all residents to join the walk to promote tranquility and local connection.
Free parking is available at the start of the route at 6712 Portola Drive, home of the Sera Jey Foundation. The foundation provides Buddhist philosophy programs and ritual services for the Tibetan community and the public. From there, the trail leads into the hills toward the Peace Garden at the Gyuto Foundation, located at 6401 Bernhard Ave. This Peace Garden is a quiet reflection space that sits within a Tibetan Buddhist monastery along the Wildcat Canyon Path. Hikers will also see panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay while traveling between the two sites.
Organizers planned the five-mile excursion to honor mothers and foster a sense of calm in the East Bay.
