Buddhist monks pass halfway mark on 2,300-mile Walk for Peace through US [View all]

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A group of Buddhist monks has passed the halfway mark on a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace, as they seek to raise awareness of “peace, loving kindness and compassion” in the US and the world.

The 18 monks, two of whom are following a Buddhist practice of never lying down during the three-month journey, were in North Carolina on Saturday, their 83rd day on the road. Led by the Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra, who is conducting the walk barefoot, they have already overcome a serious injury to one member of the group as they head towards Washington DC.

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Aloka, a dog who was rescued by Paññākāra in India in 2022, set out with the monks in October, but aggravated a pre-existing leg injury. Aloka, whose name means “divine light” in Sanskrit, underwent surgery in South Carolina on Monday, and rejoined the monks in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Thursday.

Bajracharya said Aloka will be eased back into the action, walking for 10 minutes or so six times a day as he continues his recovery. A video shared on the monk’s Instagram showed Aloka being reunited with the monks, tail wagging as he greeted his walking companions.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/17/buddhist-monks-walk-for-peace

Very impressive.
People are doing what they can to help the world.