Faith in Motion: 19 Monks, One Dog, and a 2,300-Mile Journey for Peace

The Mediation Mindset · Mar 19, 2026 · 32m

In October 2025, nineteen Buddhist monks joined by their loyal dog, Aloka — began an extraordinary 2,300-mile Walk for Peace from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C.Their mission was simple but powerful: promote national healing, mindfulness, and unity through a quiet, non-political presence. What began as a humble pilgrimage soon reached millions across social media.The journey was not without hardship. Along the way, the monks endured severe winter storms and a devastating traffic collision that resulted in one monk losing his leg. Yet despite unimaginable challenges, they continued —…