A Texas monk and his rescue dog, Aloka, have completed a 2,300-mile walk for peace from Fort Worth to Washington, D.C. The monk, Bhikkhu Pannakara, is now a leading voice for inner peace and unity in the United States.

Background

Pannakara was born in Vietnam and immigrated to the United States in 1997. He graduated with a degree in information technology from the University of Texas at Arlington and later became a novice monk at the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth.

Pannakara’s walk for peace was inspired by his desire to promote peace, loving kindness, and compassion. He was joined by an international group of monks and his rescue dog, Aloka, who has become a mascot for the movement.

Reaction

Pannakara’s walk for peace has drawn large, diverse crowds and millions of followers worldwide. His popularity continues to soar, with some drawing comparisons with the Dalai Lama and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

However, Pannakara remains humble and focused on his mission. He has stated that he does not care for the attention and that his goal is to raise awareness of peace, loving kindness, and compassion.

Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.