Venerable Pannakara Thero speaking about Āloka

Walk for Peace Honored in Thailand with Prestigious Moral Leadership Award On June 5, 2026, the "Walk for Peace" monastic delegation led by Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra and Most Venerable Ratanaguna was officially honored with the international Ashoka Pillar Moral Leadership Award 2026 in Thailand. The prestigious ceremony took place at Rajamangala Hall within the Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi in Pathum Thani Province, celebrating the group's exceptional commitment to global harmony, mindfulness, and compassion. This accolade follows their historic 2,300-mile walking journey across the United States promoting nonviolence, alongside their official nomination for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.