World-renowned author and environmental activist Satish Kumar has created a guide for all those who seek inner peace and outer acceptance, as taught and demonstrated by some of the world’s greatest minds.

The dominant theme of RADICAL LOVE is the promotion in oneself of a sense of unity with nature. This goal reaches far beyond merely preserving and respecting certain aspects of the planet, such as trees or fuel sources. Kumar regards our planet, as have many other sages, as “a living organism” with which we share resources. Appreciation of the natural world can be developed in such a simple habit as walking, which is something that Kumar, now in his 80s, has been doing since childhood --- first guided by his mother and later transforming this activity into an intercontinental delivery of the message of peace.

"With many spiritual clues and techniques offered, Kumar’s readers can make deep, lasting changes in ideals, translated into practical action based on the highest aspiration --- to love everyone and everything unconditionally."

Each chapter of this quietly powerful book focuses on understanding and communicating with earth, others and self. For example, there is Kumar’s examination of the concept of ecology. He distinguishes between “Shallow Ecology,” caring for the environment as though we are in a sense superior to it, and “Deep Ecology,” which takes nature’s rights into consideration, creating the goal of sharing a common burden with our surroundings. Furthermore, “Love Ecology” raises the ideal of nature’s sacred aspect. Kumar reminds us that the Buddha achieved enlightenment “sitting under a tree,” illustrating the interconnections among soil, light, animals, human thought and the harmonious interactions of the universe.

Kumar is a highly regarded, award-winning planetary thinker. While advocating universal spiritual practicalities, RADICAL LOVE is written on a human scale, as when he speaks of his love for his wife and the early guidance he received from his mother. Encountering Bobsy Gaia, who offers customers in the bustling atmosphere of Hong Kong the chance to eat “fast-slow food” that combines fresh ingredients with “zero waste,” Kumar considers the irony of our world’s widespread starvation contrasted with the willingness of so many to throw away “forty percent of food.”

With many spiritual clues and techniques offered, Kumar’s readers can make deep, lasting changes in ideals, translated into practical action based on the highest aspiration --- to love everyone and everything unconditionally.