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Buddhist monk inspires Vietnam: pilgrimage to become an internet star!
Thich Minh Tue, a Vietnamese monk, inspires with his pilgrimage from Vietnam to India via Thailand and Myanmar.
Buddhist monk inspires Vietnam: pilgrimage to become an internet star!
A Buddhist monk from Vietnam, Thich Minh Tue, has sparked internet hype with his impressive pilgrimage of over 2,700 kilometers. Since his launch in November, where he began his journey in his homeland, his ascetic lifestyle has attracted hundreds of thousands of followers on social media. His journey first took him through Laos and Thailand, where he arrived at the end of December. The monk is currently planning to cross the troubled country of Myanmar, although it is not certain whether the authorities will give him permission to do so. Myanmar has been in chaos since a coup in 2021, bringing additional uncertainty to his travels. This information has krone.at published.
A life in simplicity
Thich Minh Tue is characterized by his extremely simple lifestyle: he has only three items of clothing, most of which come from trash cans, and sleeps sitting up to minimize his rest periods. On his way he is supported by believers who offer him alms in the form of food and water. His minimalist luggage is limited to a rice cooker, which he uses for his meals and to collect donations. He consciously only eats once a day and lives in the middle of nature.
The daily video clips that his companions publish on platforms such as YouTube reach impressive click numbers of up to two million. These clips keep the world updated on his progress and reinforce the cult around him. In Vietnam, his popularity is so great that authorities had to intervene last June when thousands of people gathered at his performances, causing traffic delays and security concerns, such as augsburger- Allgemeine.de reported.
“I walk barefoot to feel what is beneath my feet,” explains Tue, illustrating his connection to the environment and the lifestyle he practices. His journey is strongly influenced by the Buddhist principles of patience, compassion and wisdom, which he not only embodies himself but also inspires deep admiration in his companions. He is expected to reach India, a major destination for many Buddhist pilgrims, in May.