Buddhist monk’s leg amputated after he was hit by a car on Walk for Peace

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Weeks after a traffic collision temporarily halted the journey of several Buddhist monks traveling across the country, one of the injured monks underwent surgery to amputate his leg.

Bhante Dam Phommasan had his leg amputated on Wednesday, according to a Facebook post shared by the Walk for Peace. The surgery was successful, and he was recovering by Wednesday afternoon.

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"We are grateful to share that Bhante Dam Phommasan's surgery to remove his leg has been successfully completed this morning," a Walk for Peace representative said. "He is now resting comfortably under medical care and beginning the healing process. On behalf of the Walk For Peace