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Meet Aloka, the “Peace Dog” who has joined 19 Buddhist monks on a “Walk for Peace” across the US

Jennifer Sandlin
Jan 06, 2026
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By Netrikan - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link CC BY-SA 4.0

One of the most remarkable events of 2025 that continues into 2026 is the 120-day, 2,300-mile “Walk for Peace” currently being undertaken by nineteen Buddhist monks and a rescue dog named Aloka, dubbed the “Peace Dog.” The Asheville Citizen Times explains that the Walk for Peace, led by monk Bhikkhu…

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