Satish Kumar
Biography
Satish Kumar
Satish Kumar is a peace-pilgrim, life-long activist and former monk who has been inspiring global change for over 50 years. At age nine, Satish renounced the world and became a wandering Jain monk. Then, in his 20s, he undertook a pilgrimage for peace, walking for two years without money from India to America for the cause of nuclear disarmament. Now in his 80s, Satish has devoted his life to campaigning for ecological regeneration, social justice and spiritual fulfilment. In 2022 he received the Goi Peace Award.
A world-renowned author and international speaker, Satish founded The Resurgence Trust, an educational charity that seeks to inform and inspire a just future for all. He was the Editor of the charity’s change-making magazine, Resurgence & Ecologist, for over 40 years, making him the UK’s longest-serving editor of the same magazine. He continues to serve this publication as Editor Emeritus and by writing for each and every trailblazing issue.
Satish Kumar