The monks were walking through Dayton, Texas, last month when a traffic collision hospitalized two, including Bhante Dam Phommasan. The Walk for Peace confirmed he had surgery to remove the leg on Wednesday.
Weeks after a traffic collision near Houston temporarily halted the journey of several Buddhist monks traveling across the country, one of the injured monks underwent surgery to amputate his leg.
Bhante Dam Phommasan had his leg amputated on Wednesday, according to a Facebook post shared by the “Walk for Peace.” The surgery was successful, and he was recovering by Wednesday afternoon.
“We are grateful to share that Bhante Dam Phommasan’s surgery to remove his leg has been successfully completed this morning,” a Walk for Peace representative said. “He is now resting comfortably under medical care and beginning the healing process. On behalf of the Walk For Peace community, we extend our deepest appreciation for your prayers, compassion, and support during this challenging time. Please continue to keep Bhante in your thoughts as he focuses on recovery.”…