Buddhist monks pass halfway mark on 2,300-mile Walk for Peace through US
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- A group of 18 Buddhist monks is more than halfway through a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace across the US, aiming to promote peace, loving kindness, and compassion, with stops at state capitals and a goal to have Vesak recognized as a federal holiday.
- The monks began their journey on October 26 from Fort Worth, Texas, and have faced challenges including a serious injury to one member who lost a leg in a vehicle accident, as well as physical hardships such as walking barefoot on rough roads.
- Two monks are following strict Buddhist dhutanga practices by only walking, standing, or sitting during the journey, never lying down, and meditating through the night to replenish energy.
- The group’s dog, Aloka, who
