No Destination: Autobiography of a Pilgrim

Satish Kumar was a monk, peace activist, pilgrim, and ecological campaigner who renounced the world at nine and became a campaigner for land reform. He undertook a peace pilgrimage, walking from India to America without any money, and delivered packets of peace tea to the leaders of the four nuclear powers. He settled in England, taking on the editorship of Resurgence magazine, and became the guiding light behind ecological, spiritual, and educational ventures. In his fiftieth year, he undertook another pilgrimage to the holy places of Britain. No Destination is an exhilarating account of an extraordinary life.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 344 pages
Publication date: 09 September 2021
Publisher: Green Books

The captivating journey of Satish Kumar, a multifaceted individual encompassing roles as a monk, peace activist, pilgrim, and ecological campaigner, unfolds in this remarkable narrative. At the tender age of nine, Satish embarked on a profound spiritual path by renouncing the world and joining the wandering brotherhood of Jain monks. However, an inner voice compelled him to diverge from this traditional route, leading him to become a fervent advocate for land reform. Motivated by Mahatma Gandhi's vision of a rejuvenated India, Satish dedicated himself to realizing this noble aspiration. Fueled by the inspiration of Bertrand Russell, he embarked on a transformative peace pilgrimage, traversing the vast expanse from India to America, entirely self-supported and unencumbered by material possessions. Along his arduous journey, he encountered numerous challenges, including imprisonment in France, confronting the threat of a loaded gun in America, and delivering packets of peace tea to the leaders of the four nuclear powers. After settling in England, Satish assumed the editorship of the esteemed magazine "Resurgence," becoming a guiding light behind numerous ecological, spiritual, and educational ventures, including the establishment of Schumacher College. As a testament to his enduring spirit, in his fiftieth year, Satish embarked on yet another pilgrimage, this time without any financial assistance. He undertook a pilgrimage to the sacred sites of Britain, including Glastonbury, Lindisfarne, and Iona, embodying the essence of unwavering devotion and spiritual exploration. Written with a profound simplicity and an exhilarating narrative style, "No Destination" offers a captivating account of Satish Kumar's extraordinary life, inspiring readers with his unwavering commitment to peace, sustainability, and personal growth.

Weight: 636g
Dimension: 139 x 216 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780857845504
Edition number: 2nd rev of 4 ed