ALOKA

Estimated to be about four years old, Aloka is believed to be an Indian Pariah #dog. He began his life as a #straydog in India, but during a previous peace walk, he simply started following the monks — and never stopped. Through heat, rain, illness, and injury, he chose the road. Over time, that loyalty earned him a permanent place in the group.

Now, #Aloka is walking thousands of miles across the United States, serving as both mascot and morale booster.