AlainaKroll
On Tuesday, Feb. 10, 19 Buddhist monks and one dog completed their journey from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C.
The monks, originating from the Huong Dao Temple in Forth Worth, embarked on their journey by foot on Oct. 26. They were accompanied by rescue dog Aloka, who has lovingly been given the title of “The Peace Dog.” According to The Public Broadcasting Service, he was originally a stray who followed the monks for 112 days on a peace walk in India in 2022. According to PBS, the group walked 2,300 miles over the course of 108 days throughout the American Southeast, averaging at least 21 miles a day. They faced harsh weather conditions, enduring snow, sleet and ice throughout the record-breaking winter storm of late January. Buddhist monks live an ascetic lifestyle, carrying little possessions — including footwear — and only consuming food and water when given to them…