22/01/2026
Phra Ajarn Maha Dam Phommasan set out from Fort Worth with one simple goal: to walk 2,300 miles to the White House in a quest for peace. Alongside fellow monks, he trekked day after day, mile after mile, following U.S. Highway 90. His mission was clear, but everything changed on Day 25.
On November 19, 2025, near Dayton, Texas, tragedy struck. A pickup truck collided with their es**rt vehicle, forcing it into the group. Maha Dam was thrown to the ground, severely injured. Airlifted to a hospital in Houston, doctors revealed the damage to his leg was catastrophic.
In early December, Maha Dam faced a heartbreaking decision. Despite the pain, he chose to amputate his left leg to heal faster and continue his mission. He spoke without anger or bitterness, calling it a sacrifice for peace and even forgiving the driver who caused the accident.
Now back home as the abbot of Wat Lao Buddha Khanti in Snellville, Georgia, Maha Damâs resolve is stronger than ever. With one leg gone, his purpose remains unchanged. His mission for peace continues, fueled by kindness and compassion.