A group of 19 Theravada monks trekking across the U.S. on their “Walk for Peace” are going viral — along with their mascot, Aloka. The journey, which the AP reported on, is a walking prayer for peace. It began on October 26, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas and aims to reach Washington, D.C. by mid-February. They wish to ask Congress to make Buddhist’s day of enlightenment a national holiday. Buddha was born an Indian prince in present-day Nepal. Theravada Buddhism — which emphasizes liberation through