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TEXAS — A group of Buddhist monks has embarked on a long-distance walk for peace from Texas to Washington, D.C., accompanied by a rescued male dog named Aloka, drawing attention for their quiet, contemplative approach to activism.
The monks describe the journey as a form of walking meditation rather than a protest. Their goal, they say, is to promote peace, compassion and mindfulness during a period of heightened social and political tension in the United States…