Walk For Peace

[anniemae]

Is anyone else following this story. It is so amazing. I am so humbled by what these Monks are doing. They are in NC now. I wish I could go see them, it is so moving.

 

[Minnie1222]

Their journey is very inspiring.
I also love their dog Aloka

 

[easyas123]

We've recently started following the story of Aloka's veterinary care, as well as the monks.

 

[wvjules]

I'm concerned about them with this upcoming snowstorm.

 

[anniemae]

Their journey is very inspiring.
I also love their dog Aloka

You can follow Aloka on instagram.

 

[anniemae]

I'm concerned about them with this upcoming snowstorm.

Me too. They said there are a lot of support vehicles with them for the entire walk. I saw an RV but I imagine they will need a hotel to ride out the storm.

 

[SC Minnie]

They came by a block from my office. I walked down to see them. It truly was inspirational. The crowd was very respectful.

They are staying in places that have offered them shelter. Here they stayed at a rec center, a VFW type hall, and a even a baptist church. The monks do sleep outside in tents regardless of the temperature.

 

[Minnie1222]

The monks do sleep outside in tents regardless of the temperature.

Oh no! I hope they stay indoors during the storm. I understand they live a simple life, but we don't want anything bad to happen to them.

 

[brockash]

Is anyone else following this story. It is so amazing. I am so humbled by what these Monks are doing. They are in NC now. I wish I could go see them, it is so moving.

And I wish all in our country especially could follow their lead. It's crazy (wonderfully) to see this happening while so much unrest is happening here right now.

 

[crystaltink111]

We so need this right now and it is a blessing to see them and the people of all faiths, nationalities, etc coming out to support them. I pray for their safety and health particularly over this upcoming storm and severe cold weather. I understand they are planning to still walk during it. I hope they are encouraged to take shelter

 

[anniemae]

I just saw a snippet of the lead monk talking about Aloka and how he was a stray in India. Aloka found them walking and followed them the whole way, which I believe he said was 112 days. Many dogs followed them for an hour or two or even a day, but none except Aloka followed them to the end. The monk said he deserved better than being a stray so his team raised money to bring him to the U. S. Aloka means light.

 

[wvjules]

I will be going to see them in DC when they arrive/finish their journey.

 

[anniemae]

I will be going to see them in DC when they arrive/finish their journey.

OMG take pictures for us!