Sacred journey of 56 Buddhist monks from Bali to Borobudur Temple

Buddhist monks take part in Walk For Peace 2026 in Sidoarjo, East Java, Thursday (May 14, 2026). A total of 56 monks from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Laos are undertaking a sacred 660-kilometer journey on foot from Bali to Borobudur Temple in Central Java, carrying messages of tolerance, universal peace, and social harmony ahead of Vesak Day 2560 BE on May 31, 2026. ANTARA FOTO/Umarul Faruq/wsj/M052

Buddhist monks take part in Walk For Peace 2026 in Sidoarjo, East Java, Thursday (May 14, 2026). A total of 56 monks from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Laos are undertaking a sacred 660-kilometer journey on foot from Bali to Borobudur Temple in Central Java, carrying messages of tolerance, universal peace, and social harmony ahead of Vesak Day 2560 BE on May 31, 2026. ANTARA FOTO/Umarul Faruq/wsj/M052

Buddhist monks stop at a mosque to rest before continuing their journey to Surabaya during Walk For Peace 2026 in Sidoarjo, East Java, Thursday (May 14, 2026). A total of 56 monks from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Laos are undertaking a sacred 660-kilometer walk from Bali to Borobudur Temple in Central Java, carrying messages of tolerance, universal peace, and social harmony ahead of Vesak Day 2560 BE on May 31, 2026. ANTARA FOTO/Umarul Faruq/wsj/M052

Buddhist monks stop at a mosque to rest before continuing their journey to Surabaya during Walk For Peace 2026 in Sidoarjo, East Java, Thursday (May 14, 2026). A total of 56 monks from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Laos are undertaking a sacred 660-kilometer walk from Bali to Borobudur Temple in Central Java, carrying messages of tolerance, universal peace, and social harmony ahead of Vesak Day 2560 BE on May 31, 2026. ANTARA FOTO/Umarul Faruq/wsj/M052

Buddhist devotees offer food and drinks to monks participating in Walk For Peace 2026 in Sidoarjo, East Java, Thursday (May 14, 2026). A total of 56 monks from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Laos are undertaking a sacred 660-kilometer journey on foot from Bali to Borobudur Temple in Central Java, carrying messages of tolerance, universal peace, and social harmony ahead of Vesak Day 2560 BE on May 31, 2026. ANTARA FOTO/Umarul Faruq/wsj/M052