A Historic Record of Thích Minh Tuệ's Pilgrimage Continues to Grow
Dear supporters,
When this petition began, our hope was simple: to help the world learn about one humble barefoot monk whose only wish was to practice the Buddha's path in peace. Today that story has become one of the most extensively documented contemporary Buddhist pilgrimages anywhere in the world.
We are glad to share the accompanying infographic, which highlights fourteen major articles published by Buddhistdoor Global over twenty-five months, from May 2024 through June 2026. Together they trace Thích Minh Tuệ's journey from Vietnam through Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, India, and Nepal.
These articles chronicle:
• the revival of the ancient dhutaṅga (ascetic) tradition;
• the social and spiritual impact of his silent pilgrimage;
• the challenges, restrictions, and persecution he has endured;
• the growing international recognition of his authentic Buddhist practice;
• and the broader questions of Buddhist authenticity, religious freedom, and human dignity.
Where the news reports captured the milestones of the pilgrimage as they unfolded, the feature articles examine the story in depth — Buddhist history and Vinaya, dhutaṅga practice, interfaith dialogue, ethics, and religious freedom, and the question of why one silent monk has moved millions. Read together, they form a lasting historical record of one of the most significant Buddhist stories of the twenty-first century.
A Special Thank You to Craig Lewis
We also wish to express our sincere appreciation to Craig Lewis, Senior Editor of Buddhistdoor Global.
Recognizing the historical significance of the pilgrimage, Craig made a special journey to Lumbini, Nepal, where he met Thích Minh Tuệ in person and conducted what remains the first and only direct interview with him, published as “Thích Minh Tuệ: The Dharma Unadorned.”
Rather than rely on second-hand accounts, he traveled to the source. That dedication, together with Buddhistdoor Global's commitment to balanced and thoughtful journalism, has helped create the most comprehensive English-language record of this pilgrimage.
The Complete Buddhistdoor Global Record (May 2024 – June 2026)
1. Thich Minh Tue, Wandering Buddhist Ascetic in Vietnam, Gains a Following (May 2024)
2. Thich Minh Tue, Buddhist Ascetic in Vietnam, Ends Travels after Follower's Death (June 2024)
3. Thich Minh Tue: A Therapist for a Wounded Society (September 2024)
https://www.buddhistdoor.net/features/thich-minh-tue-a-therapist-for-a-wounded-society/
4. Thich Minh Tue: A Therapist for a Wounded Society (companion feature) (September 2024)
https://www.buddhistdoor.net/features/thich-minh-tue-a-therapist-for-a-wounded-society/
5. Renowned Vietnamese Buddhist Ascetic Thich Minh Tue Embarks on Pilgrimage to India (January 2025)
6. Vietnamese Ascetic Thich Minh Tue Faces Challenges on Pilgrimage to India (February 2025)
7. Vietnamese Ascetic Thich Minh Tue Adjusts Pilgrimage Route Amid Challenges (March 2025)
8. The One Who Revived the Practice of Dhuta in Vietnam (March 2025)
https://www.buddhistdoor.net/features/the-one-who-revived-the-practice-of-dhuta-in-vietnam/
9. Thich Minh Tue – A Living Dharma Under Threat: Will India Uphold the Buddha's Legacy? (May 2025)
10. The Bow That Shook the Sangha: How Thích Minh Tuệ Stirred a Global Reckoning on Authenticity, Authority, and the Dharma (September 2025)
11. Thích Minh Tuệ Is a Monk – The Dhamma Has Already Decided (October 2025)
https://www.buddhistdoor.net/features/thich-minh-tue-is-a-monk-the-dhamma-has-already-decided/
12. He Walks Like Christ, He Walks with the Buddha: A Tribute to Thích Minh Tuệ (December 2025)
13. Thích Minh Tuệ: The Dharma Unadorned (first and only direct interview) (January 2026)
https://www.buddhistdoor.net/features/thich-minh-tue-the-dharma-unadorned/
14. Dharma Under Pressure: Why They Cannot Stop Him Walking (June 2026)
https://www.buddhistdoor.net/features/dharma-under-pressure-why-they-cannot-stop-him-walking/
Coverage in Other Leading Buddhist Publications
The record extends beyond Buddhistdoor Global. Two of the most widely read Buddhist magazines in the English-speaking world have also given the pilgrimage substantial feature treatment:
Lion's Roar. “Thich Minh Tue: The Walking Monk” by Nguyet B. Ho (March 2025)
https://www.lionsroar.com/thich-minh-tue-the-walking-monk/
Tricycle: The Buddhist Review. “Who Is the Real Thich Minh Tue?” by An Tran (June 2026)
https://tricycle.org/article/who-is-the-real-thich-minh-tue/
Thank you for standing with Thích Minh Tuệ, and with all those who believe that peaceful religious practice should never be met with persecution. Together we can help ensure that this extraordinary pilgrimage, and its message of compassion, simplicity, and freedom, is preserved for generations to come.
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