Satish Kumar, a peace pilgrim, activist, educator, and former Jain monk, along with journalist and author Vicki Mackenzie, delve into the realms of ecology, non-violence, and the path to true happiness.

Their conversation weaves through Satish's journey from monkhood to global activism, shedding light on how personal transformation and environmental consciousness are pivotal to societal change. Exploring the intricate ties between spirituality and activism, they reveal how living in harmony with nature and embracing non-violence can lead to a deeper sense of fulfilment. 

This episode is part of the Lighthouse Dialogues, a collaboration between Science and Wisdom LIVE and Jamyang London Buddhist Centre.

This is an excerpt from a previous episode, listen to the full episode here.

Show Notes: 

• 0:00: Introduction
• 0:42: Why People Die?
• 1:52: Becoming a Monk: Seeking Answers to Mortality
• 2:40: Understanding Death and Transformation
• 4:36: From Monkhood to Activism
• 4:52: The Peace Pilgrimage
• 5:37: Encounters of Compassion and Challenge
• 8:06: Philosophy of Non-Violence and Peace
• 10:31: Human Evolution and Consciousness
• 13:33: Nature and Spirituality

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