The fatal shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown on August 9 has sent shockwaves not just through the nation, but throughout the globe. Photos of the clashes between protestors and police in Ferguson, Missouri, could be easily mistaken for a war zone, as tear gas, molotov cocktails, and tanks fill the town's streets.
The situation is so dire that a group of Tibetan Buddhist monks have reportedly traveled to Ferguson all the way from India, where they live in exile, in order to advocate for justice for Michael Brown, according to Alderman Antonio French.
Amy Nelson, contributing editor of Animal New York, added, "Amazing scene here at QuickTrip: exiled Tibetan monks here & people are in awe, hugging them, wanting photos."
Amazing scene here at QuickTrip: exiled Tibetan monks here & people are in awe, hugging them, wanting photos. pic.twitter.com/Tk0ZIgsSqD
— Amy K. Nelson (@AmyKNelson) August 17, 2014
A local woman just made a sign on the spot for the Tibetan Monks "From Tibet Justice For Mike Brown" pic.twitter.com/2dotCxyr4S
— Amy K. Nelson (@AmyKNelson) August 17, 2014
The monks joined the protestors and stood with their hands up, the gesture for surrender that has become the rallying symbol for those demanding justice for Michael Brown.
Six monks came to Ferguson accompanied by two unidentified Tibetans, reported the International Business Times.
Grant R. Doty, a civil liberties attorney from St. Louis, posted photos of people shaking hands with the monks.
Monks from Tibet in #Ferguson at QT pic.twitter.com/limyAkrsYO
— Grant R. Doty (@grdoty) August 17, 2014
Another pic of monks in #Ferguson. pic.twitter.com/lGn4yhm37E
— Grant R. Doty (@grdoty) August 17, 2014
Response to the monks' presence has been moving.
@AntonioFrench This photo makes me weep. May we all be at peace with each other. May there be justice for all.
— Tracy Seeley (@tracy_seeley) August 17, 2014
Let's hope that Ferguson takes heed of their important message of peace and justice.
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