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📌 Announcement: Walk for Peace Comes to Ohio — June 19 - 20, 2026

We are absolutely delighted to share that Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra will be visiting the Loving Kindness Meditation Center in Bryan, Ohio for two special days of peace, mindfulness, and community gathering.

All are warmly welcome to join the venerable monks for these deeply meaningful events as we cultivate peace, harmony and loving-kindness together.

📍 Location: Loving Kindness Meditation Center - 301 W Butler St, Bryan, OH 43506

📅 Event Schedule

* Friday, June 19, 2026
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM — Ratana Sutta Chanting Ceremony

* Saturday, June 20, 2026
9:00 AM — Peaceful Mindful Walk Together - Everyone is warmly invited to join Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra and the venerable monks for a morning walk in mindfulness.

Starting Point: Garver Park (127C Blakeslee Ave, Bryan, Ohio 43506)
Destination: Loving Kindness Meditation Center
Distance: Approx. 0.5 miles

1:30 PM — Peace Sharing Talk with Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra at Loving Kindness Meditation Center

We extend our warmest and most open-hearted invitation to everyone in the area to come and join us. Whether you walk with us in the morning, sit with us in the evening, or simply come to share in the peaceful energy of these gatherings—all are welcome, all are embraced.

Let us take gentle, mindful steps together and walk this path of peace.

May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 🙏
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🐾 Come and Meet Aloka — Our Peace Dog, in India!

We are absolutely thrilled to share some wonderful news! A special event has been organized here in India for our beloved Aloka—and we warmly and open-heartedly invite everyone to come and meet him in person.

Aloka's story is one that has touched millions of hearts around the world. Once a nameless stray on the streets of India, he was embraced by the journey of the venerable monks and has since walked thousands of miles across America, through Sri Lanka, and Thailand. As our most loyal and gentle companion, he has been right by our side through every single step of this journey—warming hearts, spreading joy, and reminding everyone he meets that love and peace have no boundaries.

Now Aloka is back in India—the very land where his journey first began—and we cannot wait to share this special moment with all of you.

📌 Event Details (India Local Time):
Event: Aloka Meet & Greet
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time: 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: The Westin Hotel, Gurgaon, India
Hosted By: Divyam Khera, Deepti Sandha & Purnima Khera
Admission: Free Event

📌 By Invite Only — Kindly RSVP to confirm your attendance:
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We look forward to this beautiful gathering with so much joy and gratitude. May Aloka's gentle presence remind us all that love, kindness, and peace live naturally within every open heart.

May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 🙏✨

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📸 Walk With Us Through Photos — Arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal — June 15, 2026

On June 15, 2026, we arrived in Kathmandu—the capital of Nepal and one of the most spiritually rich and culturally vibrant cities in the world.

From the moment we set foot in this sacred city, we were embraced by the warmth of its people, the depth of its spiritual heritage, and the quiet, timeless energy that fills every corner of this ancient land.

Throughout the day, our venerable monks walked through Kathmandu, visiting different temples and offering peace sharing talks to the communities gathered there. Each step carried the same intention that has guided this entire journey—to share the message of peace, mindfulness, loving-kindness, and compassion with every heart we meet along the way.

We hope these photos can bring everyone closer to this beautiful experience—as if walking alongside us through the streets and temples of Kathmandu, breathing in the same air, and feeling the same quiet peace that this extraordinary city so naturally offers.

May everyone who views these photos be touched by the spirit of peace that fills each moment of this journey. We walk together—whether in person or in spirit—always on this path of peace.

May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 🙏✨

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📌 Walk for Peace Welcomed at the Office of the President of Nepal

We are deeply honored and moved to share that on June 15, 2026, we arrived in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal—and were granted the profound honor of a visit and meeting with His Excellency President Ram Chandra Paudel and his wife, First Lady Sabita Poudel at the Office of the President of Nepal, Sheetal Niwas, Kathmandu.

The meeting centered around the message and mission of peace—a meaningful and heartfelt conversation about the Walk for Peace journey and the shared vision of cultivating a more peaceful, compassionate, and harmonious world.

We are profoundly grateful for the warm welcome, the gracious hospitality, and the precious time extended to us by His Excellency President Ram Chandra Paudel and his wife, First Lady Sabita Poudel. Their openness, kindness, and genuine interest in the mission of peace touched our hearts deeply.

To be received with such warmth and goodwill here in Nepal—the sacred land that is home to Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha over 2,500 years ago—is a moment we will carry in our hearts for a very long time.

May this meeting plant seeds of peace that continue to grow and flourish in Nepal and throughout the world. May the spirit of this conversation inspire all of us to walk forward together—with peace, compassion, and loving-kindness in our hearts.

May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 🙏✨
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📌 Kushinagar, India: A Place of Peace and Emotion — June 14, 2026

Our hearts are filled with profound gratitude and reverence as we share that the Walk for Peace has arrived in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India—one of the most sacred and deeply moving destinations of our entire journey.

Alongside Lumbini (the birth of the Buddha), Bodhgaya (the enlightenment), and Sarnath (the first sermon), Kushinagar stands as one of the four most revered sites in the Buddhist world. It is here, over 2,600 years ago, at around the age of 80, that the Buddha peacefully passed away and attained his final Parinirvana. Standing on this sacred ground is a deeply emotional experience, wrapping us in a timeless stillness that words can hardly capture.

During our time here, the venerable monks and lay devotees were deeply moved to pay their respects at two of Kushinagar's most historic sites:

- Parinirvana Stupa — The sacred place where the Buddha passed away, marked by a magnificent white dome enshrining a serene, ancient statue of the Reclining Buddha. In an act of deep devotion, we came together to carefully drape a large golden cloth—symbolizing a monk's robe—over the statue, offering our most heartfelt homage.

- Ramabhar Stupa — The ancient site where the body of the Buddha was cremated, marked by a beautiful structure of dark red brick that has stood for centuries. Here, we offered lotus flowers in quiet contemplation—a gentle tribute at the very place where his earthly journey came to its peaceful end.

Being present at these sacred sites brought a profound stillness to our minds and hearts. We found ourselves reflecting deeply on the Blessed One—a courageous human being who walked this very earth with boundless compassion and wisdom, dedicating his entire life to guiding all beings away from suffering.

His life and his timeless teachings are the very inspiration for the Walk for Peace. This sacred ground reminds us that the path of peace is not just a walk across physical miles, but a gentle journey toward the peace that already lives within each of our own hearts.

May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 🙏✨

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📌 Update: Walk for Peace Arrives in Kushinagar — June 14, 2026

Our hearts are filled with joy as we share that Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra, our beloved companion Aloka, the venerable monks, and lay devotees of the Walk for Peace are arriving in the sacred land of Kushinagar—one of the most revered and deeply significant places in the Buddhist world.

📌 Event Details
- Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
- Time: 7:00 AM
- Location: Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Hosted By: Kushinagar Bhikkhu Sangha

Kushinagar is the sacred ground where the Buddha passed away — peacefully breathing his last breath and passing into complete liberation (Parinibbāna). To walk and stand in this place is to be touched by something timeless, gently reminding us of the impermanence of all things and the eternal beauty of the path of peace.

May these footsteps on this sacred ground touch the peace already within each of us—and may they shine it outward, reminding us that we were never truly away from it. ✨

May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 🙏

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🍀 Venerable Khundech Thantacitto's Homecoming to Wat Nong Thum Bandit — June 8, 2026

Our hearts are filled with joy as we share these beautiful photos of Venerable Khundech Thantacitto's warm and profoundly moving homecoming to his dwelling temple, Wat Nong Thum Bandit in Udon Thani, Thailand.

After dedicatedly walking the long and meaningful journey of the Walk for Peace across America, traveling through the sacred lands of Sri Lanka, and most recently concluding a short, impactful journey through Thailand, Venerable Khundech Thantacitto has returned home. He was welcomed with immense warmth, love, and devotion by the venerable monks, lay devotees, and the local community of his beloved temple and village.

Seeing these moments of his homecoming fills our entire global family with deep happiness and gratitude. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Venerable Khundech Thantacitto for his unwavering dedication, his pure companionship, and every single step he walked alongside us on this collective path. May his return bring renewed joy, peace, and spiritual inspiration to his home community and to everyone who continues to love and support him.

May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 🙏

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📸 A Touching Sense of Peace at Dungeshwari Cave, India

On June 12, 2026, we visited Dungeshwari Cave—one of India's most sacred and deeply moving sites, where the Buddha practiced intense asceticism for six years before discovering the Middle Way that led to his supreme enlightenment.

Standing in this ancient place, we cannot help but feel the profound weight of history and spiritual significance that permeates every stone and shadow. This is where a determined human being sat in unwavering resolve, enduring immense physical hardship in his relentless search for the truth to end suffering.

When the Buddha realized that extreme asceticism could not bring true awakening, he made a courageous and wise decision—to choose the Middle Way, the path that later resulted in his enlightenment.

Visiting Dungeshwari Cave quietly reminds us of something deeply relevant to our own lives today. We all face challenges, difficulties, and moments of doubt on our own paths. There are times when the road feels too long, too hard, or too uncertain. Yet the Buddha's example reminds us that as long as we do not give up—as long as we continue to walk with mindfulness, patience, and steadfast determination—the light of inner peace will find its way through.

The path of peace is not always easy, but it is always worth walking. May this sacred visit inspire us all to stay committed to the path of peace and mindfulness, whatever circumstances we face.

May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 🙏

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📌 India Journey Update - We are pleased to share the upcoming itinerary for our venerable monks' journey in India. We look forward to sharing updates, videos and photos from each meaningful stop along the way.

* June 11, 2026 (Thursday) — Bodhgaya
Departure to Bodhgaya after breakfast.
Overnight Stay: Bodhgaya

* June 12, 2026 (Friday) — Bodhgaya
8:30 AM — Visit to the Mahabodhi Temple and a speech delivered under the Sacred Bodhi Tree
4:00 PM — Visit to Dungeshwari Cave Temple and Sujata Village
Overnight Stay: Bodhgaya

* June 13, 2026 (Saturday) — Vaishali & Kushinagar
7:00 AM — Departure to Kushinagar with an en route visit to Vaishali
Overnight Stay: Kushinagar

* June 14, 2026 (Sunday) — Kushinagar & Departure
9:00 AM — Speech and Meeting at the Kushinagar Buddhist Association
Departure to New Delhi

All times are India Local Time. Schedule subject to change.

We are deeply grateful for everyone's continued support and prayers as our venerable monks walk this sacred path in India. We will continue to share updates as the journey unfolds.

May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 🙏✨

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🌺 A Sacred Brotherhood: The Foundation of the Walk for Peace

Behind every great journey of peace lies a foundation of unwavering support, trust, and deeply rooted friendship.

During the Peace Sharing Talk on June 6, 2026, at Wat Nakprok in Bangkok, Thailand—the very temple that has been the foundation for pilgrimages in India and Nepal, just like the one Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra joined between 2022–2023—Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra shared a deeply moving tribute to Venerable Phra Ajahn Prawat Pavatto, whose guidance and companionship became a vital stepping stone for the Walk for Peace in America.

Long before the Walk for Peace spanned thousands of miles across the United States, Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra walked alongside Venerable Phra Ajahn Prawat Pavatto during their grueling 110-day pilgrimage through India in 2022–2023. Through illness, exhaustion, and every hardship the road brought, they cared for one another like older and younger brothers.

Even while Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra was leading the Walk for Peace in America, they would FaceTime each other across the globe—communicating through shared smiles, laughter, and a silent understanding that needed no translation.

Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra shared with deep gratitude that without the lessons and trust given to him during that pivotal walk in India, the Walk for Peace might never have begun. And though both are respected leaders today, he beautifully reminded everyone: "In my heart, he is my leader. I am still his younger brother on this path of peace."

We are profoundly grateful to Venerable Phra Ajahn Prawat Pavatto for his kindness, care, and selfless dedication—a guiding light that continues to illuminate the path of peace for all who walk it.

May he be blessed with excellent health, peace, and happiness. May his light continue to shine brightly for generations to come.

May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 🙏✨

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