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

A group of 18 Buddhist monks is undertaking a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace across the US, having passed the halfway point of their three-month journey. Led by Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra, the monks began their walk on October 26th at a Vietnamese Buddhist temple in Fort Worth, Texas, and are heading towards Washington D.C. to raise awareness of peace, loving kindness, and compassion. The monks stop at each state capitol, drawing large crowds and a significant social media following. Upon arrival in Washington D.C., they plan to ask Congress to recognize Vesak, the Buddha’s day of birth and enlightenment, as a federal holiday. Despite challenges, including an accident where one monk lost a leg, the group continues, with two monks adhering to the strict Buddhist practice of never lying down.

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