Tudonga is an ancient pilgrimage that monks have walked on for centuries. This practice is another form of training for the monks. It reminds us of living simply, detachment, impermanence, and meditation.

This journey for me is symbolic of life in general. The road of life is long. It comes with many difficulties such as aches and pain, illnesses, exhaustion, ups and down, etc, and on this long journey its important to practice one's mind to be still and calm.

Through all the turbalances, we'll come across many different people on this road to support us. We'll encounter many friends who will walk along this path with us. But one thing that is key is that no matter what comes our way, just KEEP ON WALKING. Keep focus and just keep putting one foot in front of the other.

This story is personal to me because it shows the journey of my international brother monks from the Papae Meditation Retreat. This pilgrimage was taken in northern Thailand to the Pai International Meditation Retreat center over a 5 day period. While the pictures may be beautiful, the journey was NOT easy with the extreme weather and windy roads. While this pilgrimage happens yearly in Thailand, not many people get an opportunity to see what it's like in a more in-depth look.

In this video, I wanted to give you that lens. I wanted to show you the generous people that we encounter, the beautiful sites, the rich culture, and quiet moments of the pilgrimage as well. So welcome to our world and I hope you enjoy :) #pilgrimage #monks #meditation

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