A venerable monk poses for his portrait during the lunch stop in Cusseta, Ala. after walking from Opelika on Dec. 26, 2025.
Estela Muñoz, senior in journalism and Spanish, has been with The Auburn Plainsman since Spring 2024. Muñoz previously served as Photo Reporter and Assistant Photo Editor. She is currently serving as the Photo Editor.
Walk for Peace
By Estela Muñoz | Photo Editor | May 18Venerable Monk Bhikkhu Pannakara leads a moment of quiet, mindful presence during a lunch stop in Cusseta, Ala. after walking from Opelika on Dec. 26, 2025.
Walk for Peace
By Estela Muñoz | Photo Editor | May 18A venerable monk presses his palms together and points fingers upwards towards a group of Chambers County Deputy Sheriffs in a gesture of deep respect. The Walk for Peace has a police escort for safety, traffic management and crowd control.
Walk for Peace
By Estela Muñoz | Photo Editor | May 18Two women express emotion after a moment of mindful presence with Venerable Monk Bhikkhu Pannakara during the lunch stop in Cusseta, Ala. on Dec. 26, 2025.



