In October 2026, a Walk for Peace delegation travelled to Nepal to bring relief to families and animals affected by the devastating flash floods. Led by Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra Tuệ Nhân, the delegation from Walk for Peace, Hương Từ Loving Kindness Foundation, and Aloka Peace Foundation spent a week on the ground — delivering aid in person, caring for animals alongside Sneha’s Care, and gathering in Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha, for a global meditation on loving-kindness.
This post brings together the journey as it was shared, from the first announcement to the final distributions and the journey home.
Walking Together for Nepal — The Announcement
In the aftermath of severe flash floods in Nepal, many families face the heavy burden of rebuilding their lives. Beyond heartbreaking losses lie immediate anxieties: warm meals, safe shelter, and protecting loved ones. Our hearts remain steadfastly with them.
The Walk for Peace is more than a physical path for ourselves; it lives on through every act of kindness we extend to others. Whenever we reach out to ease another’s suffering, we take another meaningful step forward together.
From October 7–14, 2026, Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra Tuệ Nhân, leader of the Walk for Peace and founder of Hương Từ Loving Kindness Foundation (est. 2015), will lead a relief delegation to Nepal. Walk for Peace will accompany Hương Từ on this journey of compassion to bring solace and practical support to affected families.
The delegation will personally deliver financial aid, winter clothing, and emergency supplies directly to those in need.
Hương Từ Foundation has received over $100,000 USD and hopes to reach $150,000 USD to extend relief to even more families. 100% of relief donations directly support affected families, delivered in person by the delegation. All travel expenses — including airfare, local transportation, meals, and lodging — will be covered separately by delegation members, ensuring zero relief funds are used for administrative or travel costs.
With deep gratitude, we share that, as of October 2, 2026, $150,147 has been received through Huong Tu Loving Kindness Foundation for the Nepal relief mission led by Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra Tuệ Nhân. This outpouring of compassion has exceeded the mission’s $150,000 goal.
This milestone has been made possible by the kindness and support of so many of you, both near and far. Whether you contributed, shared the appeal, volunteered, offered encouragement, or held the people of Nepal in your thoughts and prayers, every expression of care has helped carry this mission forward.
Huong Tu will provide direct financial assistance, winter clothing, and essential supplies to affected families. Aloka Peace Foundation will also take part, collaborating with Sneha’s Care, an animal welfare organization in Nepal, to rescue and care for animals affected by the disaster.
Through this shared effort, may compassion become a shelter wide enough to embrace both people and animals affected by the disaster, leaving no suffering unseen and no life without care.
Setting Out — October 7
Good morning, everyone! Today, Walk for Peace, together with Huong Tu Loving Kindness Foundation and Aloka Peace Foundation, is on the way to Nepal to stand beside families and animals facing the heartbreaking aftermath of recent flooding. From October 7 to 14, we will be walking through affected communities, bringing relief supplies and gentle care with the humble hope of softening these heavy days.
Aloka is traveling alongside us, too. Our beloved Peace Dog who inspired the foundation bearing his name will accompany this journey of compassion for people and animals alike. Having his peaceful presence with us is a sweet reminder of the boundless care every living being deserves.
When a family has lost their home, or an animal is left frightened and hungry, a moment of timely help can restore hope. We hold every family and creature in our hearts, with the sincere hope that these humble efforts bring genuine comfort, strength, and the reassuring feeling that they are not forgotten as they rebuild their lives.
We warmly invite you to walk with us in spirit over the coming days. Thank you for the generosity and encouragement that help make this work possible. Your loving-kindness and support travel with us every step of the way, giving us strength to serve where care is needed most.
Today is going to be our peaceful day. May you and all beings be well, happy, and at peace. 🙏✨
Arrival in Nepal — October 8
Today, October 8, 2026, our relief delegation from Walk for Peace, Huong Tu Loving Kindness Foundation, and Aloka Peace Foundation, led by Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra Tuệ Nhân, arrived in Nepal to begin our journey of compassion and humanitarian relief.
Upon arrival, our delegation met and worked closely with local organizations in Nepal, including Sneha’s Care, to coordinate and prepare for the relief efforts in the coming days. Together, we are carefully planning how to bring meaningful support, essential supplies, and loving care to families and animals affected by the recent floods.
We were also happy to reunite with two of our fellow venerable monks from the Walk for Peace, Venerable Thirasak and Venerable Khundech Thantacitto, who are joining us on this journey of compassion.
Every journey of compassion begins with people coming together, sharing their hearts, and working toward a common purpose. We are deeply grateful to our local partners, volunteers, and everyone helping make this mission possible.
We warmly invite everyone to walk with us through these photos and continue accompanying our journey in spirit. Though we may be far apart, may we remain united in kindness, compassion, and the shared hope of bringing comfort and relief to those in need.
May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 🙏
Day 2 — Preparing the Relief, October 9
Today in Nepal, our delegation from Walk for Peace, Huong Tu Loving Kindness Foundation, and Aloka Peace Foundation continued our relief preparations. Building on yesterday’s effort of sorting warm clothing, today we prepared monetary support and packed sweet treats for the children affected by the floods.
Every envelope of support and small gift is prepared with gentle care, holding a warm hope to ease financial burdens and bring light to young hearts. We are deeply grateful to our friends in Nepal for welcoming Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra Tuệ Nhân, our delegation, and Aloka with open hearts.
These photos share a few moments from today’s preparations. Thank you for walking with us in spirit. In the coming days, we hope to deliver this care directly to the families who need it most.
May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 🙏
Devighat — Day 3, October 10
Today, our relief delegation representing Walk for Peace, Huong Tu Loving Kindness Foundation, and Aloka Peace Foundation arrived in Devighat, Bidur Municipality-5, to offer relief supplies to people whose lives have been deeply affected by the devastating flash floods.
As we entered the area and witnessed what the flood had left behind, our hearts grew heavy. Homes, familiar surroundings, and the rhythm of everyday life had been changed in ways that words cannot fully express. Standing among the people there, we could only hope that the assistance offered today might ease some of their immediate worries and bring a little comfort, strength, and hope for the days ahead.
Then, amid the hardship, we began to see smiles appearing on the faces of those we met. Those smiles touched us deeply. They reminded us that the support delivered today came from many caring hearts, from friends near and far who contributed, prayed, encouraged, shared our message, and quietly followed every step of this journey.
Although many of you could not be physically present in Devighat, your loving-kindness was present in every offering placed into someone’s hands. We felt that we were standing there together, joined by a shared wish to let families facing hardship know that they are remembered, cared for, and never alone.
With all our hearts, we offer our deepest gratitude to everyone who made today possible. Thank you for trusting us to carry your compassion forward and for walking beside the people of Nepal through this difficult time.
May their lives soon find stability again. May their burdens gradually become lighter, may hope continue to rise, and may all suffering give way to healing and peace.
May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 🙏
Elkotgadhi Village — Day 4, October 11
On the fourth day of our Nepal relief journey, our delegation representing Walk for Peace, Huong Tu Loving Kindness Foundation, and Aloka Peace Foundation arrived in Elkotgadhi Village, Municipality-7, to bring relief supplies to families affected by the flash floods.
Every place we visit carries its own stories of loss, courage, and hope. Today, we met families continuing to move forward despite the difficulties the floods have placed before them. We listened, shared what had been entrusted to us, and hoped that this assistance might bring some comfort and make the days ahead a little easier.
The smiles we received were deeply moving. They reminded us that even during times of great hardship, a caring presence can bring warmth and encouragement. What reached Elkotgadhi Village today was made possible by many compassionate hearts from near and far.
To everyone who contributed, volunteered, prayed, shared our updates, or quietly kept the people of Nepal in your thoughts, please know that your loving-kindness was present here today. Together, we have taken another step in bringing relief, care, and hope to those rebuilding their lives.
We offer our deepest gratitude for continuing to walk beside us on this journey.
May the people of Elkotgadhi Village find the strength and support they need. May their lives soon become stable again, and may healing and peace return to every family and home.
May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 🙏
Three Days in Nuwakot — 3,000 Families and 1,500 Animals, October 10–12
From October 10 to 12, our relief delegation representing Walk for Peace, Huong Tu Loving Kindness Foundation, and Aloka Peace Foundation worked alongside Sneha’s Care to bring practical assistance and heartfelt care to communities affected by the devastating floods in Nuwakot.
Many families have lost homes, livelihoods, and the animals they cared for and depended upon. As the Dashain festival approaches (one of Nepal’s most cherished celebrations and a traditional time for family reunions), many continue to struggle with meeting their most basic needs. Together, we were able to reach 3,000 families and extend care to 1,500 animals.
For families and children: warm blankets and clothing, jackets, sanitary pads, essential medicines and health supplies, school bags, reading lamps for children, toys and candies, and additional assistance.
For the animals: feed for farm animals, dog food and dog treats, essential veterinary medicines and supplements, first-aid kits, salt and mineral supplements, and tarpaulins to provide shelter.
Every blanket, every bag of feed, every medicine, and every small gift carried the warm, compassionate intention of supporters near and far. Together, they offered a gentle but important message to those facing hardship: you are remembered, you are cared for, and you are not alone.
Our heartfelt gratitude goes to Sneha’s Care, local coordinators, volunteers, supporters, and every compassionate heart whose generosity made this mission possible. We are also deeply grateful to Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra Tuệ Nhân for guiding this journey of compassion, and to Aloka, whose presence reminds us that loving-kindness must embrace all living beings.
When disaster brings hardship, compassion calls us to care for human lives and animals alike. May no suffering go unseen, and may no life be forgotten.
May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 🙏
Loving-Kindness in Action — October 13
When loving kindness guides our thoughts, we learn to approach the difficulties of life with tenderness and calm. While no single person can wipe away all the hardship in the world, we can always choose to show up for one another. Offering practical help, listening with patience, and bringing comfort to someone going through a tough time can make a world of difference. As we cultivate this care for others, our own minds naturally find greater joy and peace.
This spirit of loving-kindness, compassion and care is what guides the delegation currently on the ground in Nepal. Representing Walk for Peace, Huong Tu Loving Kindness Foundation, and Aloka Peace Foundation, our team is working directly with families and animals affected by the recent floods. This relief effort is a simple, sincere expression of compassion in action, bringing comfort and essential support to those rebuilding their lives.
We want to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported this effort from near and far. Your donations, prayers, encouragement, and faithful attention nourish this journey every single day. Please continue to walk with us in spirit as we extend hope and relief to those who need it most.
Today is going to be our peaceful day. May you and all beings be well, happy, and at peace. 🙏✨
Photo credit: Sneha’s Care
Lumbini — Global Loving-Kindness and Peace Meditation, October 15
We warmly invite friends, communities, and practitioners around the world to join us for a Global Loving-Kindness and Peace Meditation as Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra Tuệ Nhân gathers with the local community in Lumbini, Nepal, the sacred birthplace of the Buddha.
For one dedicated hour, let us unite across nations, cultures, and time zones with a shared purpose: to cultivate peace within our own hearts and extend that compassionate presence to the world. Though separated by physical distance, we can sit together in quiet reverence, calm our minds, and offer boundless wishes of safety, healing, and well-being to our families, our communities, those facing adversity, and all living beings.
Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 8:45 – 9:45 AM Nepal Time (Wednesday, October 14 | 10:00 – 11:00 PM U.S. Central Time), Lumbini Garden, Mayadevi Temple Premises, Lumbini, Nepal. The meditation was livestreamed so everyone could join from wherever they may be.
We invite you to set aside this hour and join us live as we bring our hearts together in sincere wishes of peace, healing, and loving-kindness for the world. When many hearts pause at the same moment with one compassionate intention, each heart becomes part of a shared offering of peace radiating from Lumbini to the world.
May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 🙏
Final Distributions and the Journey Home — October 16
Today, October 16, 2026, before departing Nepal, our delegation representing Walk for Peace, Hương Từ Loving Kindness Foundation, and Aloka Peace Foundation carried out two final flood-relief distributions. At approximately 3:30 p.m. local time, we began our journey back to the United States, bringing this relief mission to a safe and successful conclusion.
Throughout these days, loving-kindness and compassion were put into action from morning until night. Relief reached families and animals affected by the floods, with the hope of easing immediate hardship and offering encouragement as people begin rebuilding their lives.
We are profoundly grateful to everyone who walked beside us and made this mission possible. Your donations, prayers, messages, and trust traveled with us to Nepal. Every contribution became food, clothing, essential supplies, and direct care for those in need.
Our sincere gratitude goes to Sneha’s Care, our local partners, volunteers, and everyone in Nepal who welcomed us, guided us, and supported the relief work throughout these days. Their kindness, local knowledge, and tireless service helped assistance reach those who needed it.
The work in Nepal has now concluded, but the loving-kindness and compassion that brought us there continue. What we accomplished was made possible by many caring hands and by people near and far choosing to respond to suffering with love.
Thank you for walking with us. We did not take this journey alone, and we return home carrying profound gratitude for everyone who became part of it.
Today is going to be our peaceful day. May you and all beings be well, happy, and at peace. 🙏✨
Looking Back — The Journey in Film
We warmly invite everyone to look back on the many meaningful moments that shaped our Nepal flood relief journey, from preparing and packing supplies through long days and late nights to traveling into flood-affected communities and placing support directly into the hands of those in need.
Throughout the mission, the relief work continued day and night. Behind every distribution were hours of planning, sorting, packing, coordinating, traveling, and working alongside local partners and volunteers so that assistance could reach the communities waiting for support.
Part 1 — October 10–12, 2026
Part 2 — October 10–16, 2026
Part 3 — October 10–16, 2026
May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 🙏