Buddhist monks walking a thousand miles barefoot in USA

Never heard or seen anything in papers, tv, until Bluebelles post.

123kitty

If I hadn’t read about this feat on GN I wouldn’t know about it (along with the millions of others who don’t read GN) what a shame that something so amazing could almost go under the radar. Thank you for this post.

GN is not the fount of all news.
This news is in the mainstream.

www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/americans-buddha-columbia-congress-texas-b2898333.html

CrazyH if you just put Buddhist monks walking for peace or something like that, there are numerous YouTube video s

Number of people.

Where can I see this ?

apnews.com/article/buddhist-monks-peace-texas-washington-16a91db6f9fa1c90f8c87efa907bb6a7?ICID=ref_fark

dec 30

They are walking from Texas to the White House so their arrival there will be the highlight of the walk. That is what the media will cover. There are loads of videos on You Tube.

You do what you can, where you are.
These monks are in the USA, so that's where they are walking.

Barbardisbelle do you know they don’t work at dispensing food to the poor I know every country, every culture, every religion has it down side but on the whole both Buddhist and Sikhs too are very gentle kind and hospitable people

I find it very moving. Some of them are walking barefoot - or with bandages on now. The people who go out to see them seem to find them inspirational, and it's heartwarming to see.

Someone I know went on a pilgrimage last year; he walked over 1,200 miles. He was raising money for charity, carried no money and relied on the generosity of strangers.

Haven’t seen it yet, will watch and I think it sounds awesome

If I hadn’t read about this feat on GN I wouldn’t know about it (along with the millions of others who don’t read GN) what a shame that something so amazing could almost go under the radar. Thank you for this post.

What a shame about the accident which injured Aloka and one of the monks. Hope they make a good recovery.
I understand your feelings Barbadosbelle but I also think that we need people like these monks to show their faith and love of peace openly in this way.

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Mmm. Very laudable I'm sure but I'm also unsure who it will truly help or what 'peace and understanding' it will actually generate.

Maybe helping at a soup kitchen for the homeless, or similar, might be more fruitful?
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Thankyou Jaberwok- I agree. Nothing wrong with what they are doing here, but in Myanmar it is very different.

Sadly you are correct keepingquiet, this march though commendable, is perhaps a tad selective?!

Iam64

keepingquiet

They ought to be walking from Myanmar to Cox's Bazaar...

Sorry, what am I missing

The hounding of Rohingya Muslims from the Buddhist state of Myanmar.
Cox's bazaar in Bangladesh is the site of the largest refugee camp on Earth.

Yes Oreo, all in full kit

Must be quite a sight! Are they all wearing orange robes?😃

It's just wonderful. And the beautiful Aloka who quietly walks beside them.

I discovered this on social media. MSM should be showing it. I've yet to see any coverage on any TV programme.

Heartwarming, and we need some light in this chaotic world at the moment.

keepingquiet

They ought to be walking from Myanmar to Cox's Bazaar...

Sorry, what am I missing

Yes, I’m following. It’s reassuring to see this march for peace and the support they’re getting..

They ought to be walking from Myanmar to Cox's Bazaar...

How inspiring, what a wonderful thing to do. They're going at a fair pace as well. The world needs people like this.