01/06/2026
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Bhante Sumato, a Buddhist monk who is part of the Walk for Peace across America, is also a photographer capturing the journey behind the lens. Sumato is one of 24 monks and their dog, Aloka, walking over 2,300 miles across 10 states from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C.
The monks walk in a single-file line, and Sumato walks with them while taking pictures. He has taken thousands of photos, and each one tells a unique and powerful story. He quietly captures families and children as they happily greet the monks. In the photos, families can be seen waving, crying tears of joy, and giving flowers.
While many people have taken videos and photos of the monks, seeing the walk through Sumato's perspective is truly humbling. It's a window into the true impact of their message of spreading peace and compassion.
(Photo: Courtesy of Bhante Sumato / Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center / Walk for Peace)
