Monk who led peace walk to D.C. tells CBS News peace "begins from within"

In an exclusive interview with CBS News, the Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara said the public support he received gives him hope for the future.

• Feb 11

Buddhist monk recounts 15-week peace walk

A group of Buddhist monks has reached Washington, D.C., concluding a 15-week walk that began in Texas with a simple message: Peace. Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara, who led the walk alongside his rescue dog Aloka, joins "The Takeout" to recount the experience.

• Feb 11

Buddhist monks' walk for peace ends in D.C.

Buddhist monks' walk for peace, which began in Texas, ended after 108 days and 2,300 miles in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.

• Feb 11

Monks' walk for peace captures national attention

In October of last year, a group of Buddhist monks gathered in Fort Worth, Texas, and started a 2,300-mile walk for peace. "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil has the story of what happened next.

• Jan 29

Woman arrested for allegedly seducing and blackmailing monks

At least nine abbots and senior monks involved in the scandal have been disrobed and cast out of the monkhood, police said.

• Jul 16, 2025

The Dalai Lama

Tibet is a beautiful, desolate land known as "the roof of the world. " But since 1950, it has also been home to an ugly conflict. Tibet's spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, talks to Ed Bradley about his country's occupation by China -- and his own life in exile.

• Jan 12, 1986

Monk arrested for allegedly embezzling $9 million from temple

A Buddhist monk allegedly embezzled more than $9 million from the prominent temple he ran which was funded by donations from devotees.

• May 16, 2025

Pope Francis wraps up historic Mongolia trip

Pope Francis wrapped up his historic four-day visit to Mongolia on Monday. It's the first time any pope has visited the majority-Buddhist country. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay recaps the trip.

• Sep 4, 2023

Dalai Lama apologizes for asking boy to suck his tongue

Video of the public encounter shows Tibet's 87-year-old spiritual leader planting a kiss on a boy's lips as he leans in to pay respects, drawing outrage online.

• Apr 10, 2023