Walk for Peace is a 2,300-mile pilgrimage by Buddhist monks across the country to awaken peace, compassion, and connection in our communities.

We wish to support their walk in a meaningful way, so we’re initiating a simple daily practice of bowing.

• Commit to a 21-day practice period (January 11th-31st)

• Practice every day (in whatever form is doable for you)

• Set aside a small daily dana (optional), to be offered at the end of the 21 days with prayers for peace. This is a Buddhist tradition; offerings will be sent to the monks.

You can join through bowing—or through any simple daily practice that helps cultivate mindfulness and a wish for peace.

Bowing Meditation

Bowing is a practice to humble the ego and return to the Buddha nature within, with an aspiration for peace.  You are welcome to choose one of three ways of bowing— sitting, standing, or full prostration—or alternate among them. You can start gently with 4, 10, 21, 108 bows, or any number that suits your energy level, and then increase a little each day.

Bowing helps us purify our energy and practice humility. During the bowing challenge, we will send our energy to the monks walking for peace and to everyone working to create peace in the world.