I'm glad to see these monks making an impact here in D.C. 
But, I gotta say, 2,300 miles is a pretty long way to walk, especially with all the crazy traffic they had to deal with. 
And what about their safety? I mean, having one of them lose a leg and two getting hurt? That's some serious concerns.
Still, I get it - these monks were trying to spread a message of peace and mindfulness, which is something we could definitely use more of in this country right now
. It's interesting that they're planning to meet with lawmakers about declaring Vesak as a national holiday - maybe it'll bring some folks together who wouldn't normally interact.
I do love how the community came out to support them, even if they didn't all understand what Buddhism was about
. That's the beauty of these kinds of events - they bring people together and make us think about things we might not have otherwise considered.
The fact that this trek is ending after 108 days is also pretty cool
. It's like a big test of endurance, but also a reminder that sometimes you just gotta keep going even when it feels hard.
But, I gotta say, 2,300 miles is a pretty long way to walk, especially with all the crazy traffic they had to deal with. And what about their safety? I mean, having one of them lose a leg and two getting hurt? That's some serious concerns.Still, I get it - these monks were trying to spread a message of peace and mindfulness, which is something we could definitely use more of in this country right now
. It's interesting that they're planning to meet with lawmakers about declaring Vesak as a national holiday - maybe it'll bring some folks together who wouldn't normally interact.I do love how the community came out to support them, even if they didn't all understand what Buddhism was about
. That's the beauty of these kinds of events - they bring people together and make us think about things we might not have otherwise considered.The fact that this trek is ending after 108 days is also pretty cool
. It's like a big test of endurance, but also a reminder that sometimes you just gotta keep going even when it feels hard.
. like, yeah, it's cute that 19 monks walked from texas to dc without any major incidents (except for those two guys who got hurt) 
. but let's not forget the real reason they're doing this: to get some sympathy and attention from americans 
. i mean, come on, a bunch of monks walking around in socks because they don't want shoes? it sounds like something out of a bad joke 
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. meanwhile, our country is still reeling from all the real problems like income inequality and climate change 
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. but let's not forget that this whole "peace walk" thing is just a PR stunt 
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these monks are total inspiration! I mean, 2k miles walking barefoot or in socks... that's dedication, fam 
. And it's not just about them, but the impact they've had on people's lives... like, I saw a vid of some dude in Texas who was so moved by their presence he started crying 
. It's crazy how something as simple as walking can bring people together and spread this vibe of peace & compassion 
Interesting
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, i gotta say i'm feeling really inspired by their message of peace & mindfulness 
. it's crazy how something so spiritual can have such a profound impact on people's lives, like mark Duykers said 
, even folks who don't know the first thing about Buddhism were still moved to tears by those monks' kindness & compassion 
. i think we could all learn from their example - if we can just take a moment to breathe, feel our own energy, and spread some love, that's when real change happens 
. I mean, can u imagine doing that? 
. The thing is, their message of peace is still relatable even if ppl dont no much about buddhism 
. Its all about bein present and calm in a world thats always goin crazy 