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

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Despite injuries, walkers and pet dog continue trek to promote ‘peace, loving kindness and compassion’ in the US

A group of Buddhist monks has passed the halfway mark on a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace, as they seek to raise awareness of “peace, loving kindness and compassion” in the US and the world.

The 18 monks, two of whom are following a Buddhist practice of never lying down during the three-month journey, were in North Carolina on Saturday, their 83rd day on the road. Led by the Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra, who is conducting the walk barefoot, they have already overcome a serious injury to one member of the group as they head towards Washington DC.

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Source: www.theguardian.com

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