Ven. Pannakara: Ordination, 2022-23 Pilgrimage & Tipitaka Vow

Follow the deeply moving personal account of Venerable Pannakara as he shares his life story and his grueling 112-day, 3,400km Dhutanga (austere pilgrimage) walking journey across India and Nepal alongside 100 monks. ​This full video covers his entire journey, now fully translated with English subtitles for our global community: ​The Path to Renunciation: His early life, personal reflections, and his choice to leave the worldly life behind. ​Ancient Teachings: Powerful historical accounts of Buddhist masters, including the final renunciation of Venerable Mahākāśyapa and his wife. ​The Reality of the Pilgrimage: Facing severe physical exhaustion, illness, and bleeding feet while climbing sacred sites like Gurpa Hill (Cock-foot Mountain). ​A Faithful Companion: The inspiring story of Aloka, a stray dog who accompanied the Sangha through thick and thin, surviving severe hardships alongside the monks. ​Reaching the Sacred Grounds: Emotional arrivals at the holy sites of Bodh Gaya and Kushinagar. ​These raw, profound diaries are compiled into the book Footsteps of a Practitioner: A Dhutanga Journey Through Sacred Lands. ​🎥 Original Video Credit: To view the original untranslated footage and support the creators, visit the original YouTube channel here:    • Bước Chân Hành Giả- TK Tuệ Nhân   ​#VenerablePannakara #IndiaPilgrimage #WalkForPeace #SpiritualJourney #Buddhism