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Every Step on Mother Earth

2,100 km

Total distance

13

Waypoints

7

Months walking

  1. 1 April 20230 km from starting pointStarting point

    Kiên Giang — Starting Point

    On April 1, 2023, Thầy began his journey from Kiên Giang province in the Mekong Delta. This was the first step of the historic pilgrimage.

  2. 12 April 2023120 km from starting point

    Long An — Through the Delta

    The journey through Long An — vast rice fields and the intricate canal networks characteristic of the Mekong Delta.

  3. 20 April 2023160 km from starting point

    Tiền Giang — A Sea of Welcome

    Tens of thousands gather to welcome Thầy in Tiền Giang — a sight unprecedented in history.

  4. 1 May 2023220 km from starting point

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Passing through Vietnam's largest city — thousands crowd the streets to follow Thầy's steps through the bustling metropolis.

  5. 18 May 2023400 km from starting point

    Bình Thuận — Sand Dunes and Blue Sea

    The journey through Bình Thuận with its red sand dunes and clear coastline — majestic nature as backdrop for the pilgrim's steps.

  6. 28 May 2023560 km from starting point

    Khánh Hòa — Land of Ordination

    Returning to Khánh Hòa province — where Thầy received ordination in 2015. A particularly meaningful personal stop on the journey.

  7. 10 June 2023700 km from starting point

    Bình Định — Land of Martial Arts

    Bình Định is famous for traditional martial arts, but Thầy's journey reminds of a different kind of strength — the strength of mind.

  8. 20 June 2023830 km from starting point

    Quảng Ngãi — Steadfast Land

    Quảng Ngãi — a historic land of resilient people. Thầy stops to share teachings with the local community.

  9. 28 June 2023900 km from starting point

    Đà Nẵng — On the Eastern Sea

    The coastal city of Đà Nẵng — where thousands gathered on the beach to hear Thầy share teachings in the late afternoon.

  10. 1 June 2023950 km from starting point

    Hải Vân Pass — The Greatest Challenge

    Hải Vân Pass at 496m — one of the greatest challenges of the journey. Thầy crosses it in rain, alone, with a serene smile.

  11. 5 June 2023990 km from starting point

    Huế — Ancient Capital of Spirit

    The ancient capital Huế with its thousand temples — Thầy stays three days, visiting Thiên Mụ Pagoda and sharing with thousands.

  12. 5 September 20231,350 km from starting point

    Nghệ An — Homeland of Long Strides

    The harsh central highlands — Nghệ An welcomes Thầy with drought and Laos winds, but also with the warmest hearts.

  13. 25 October 20232,100 km from starting pointFinal destination

    Hà Nội — The Final Destination

    Hà Nội — the endpoint of a journey of more than 2000 km. Tens of thousands waited to welcome Thầy, many in tears.

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