Overview
- Aloka, a former Indian stray who first followed the monks for over 100 days in India, is now trekking the U.S. leg with them.
- The Walk for Peace, organized by the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center, spans ten states and began on October 10, 2025.
- The group’s U.S. route is planned to conclude in Washington, DC in February after roughly 110–120 days on foot.
- Aloka is estimated to be about four years old and likely an Indian Pariah dog, according to the organizers’ social-media posts.
- The journey is documented online with regular updates, a live map, and an Instagram account for Aloka followed by roughly 150,000 people, with posts noting his routine veterinary care.