Join us for a special conversation to celebrate Satish Kumar’s 90th birthday.
What does a life devoted to peace, ecology and spiritual practice teach us about living through times of profound uncertainty and change?
At 90, Satish Kumar has spent more than seven decades exploring this question through the way he has lived. He has repeatedly stepped into the unknown without the resources, security, or certainty we often feel we need before taking the first step.
As a young man, he left his life as a Jain monk and walked eight thousand miles, without money, to the capitals of the world’s nuclear powers to advocate for peace. He campaigned alongside Bertrand Russell, edited Resurgence magazine for four decades, helped pioneer the small school movement, and co-founded Schumacher College, which became an internationally recognised centre for ecological thinking and transformative learning.
Satish has dedicated himself to weaving back together what has become separated, deepening our relationship with the Earth, with one another, and with our inner and spiritual lives. Underlying this is an understanding that our wellbeing, the wellbeing of our communities, and the wellbeing of the Earth belong together. In this conversation, we will explore what it means to build a life guided by these values, and what becomes possible when we begin to live them without waiting for all the conditions to feel right.
And at 90, Satish remains an active voice for peace, ecological responsibility and a radically different understanding of what it means to live well.
Come and celebrate Satish with us, hear some of the stories and wisdom gathered across his remarkable life, and find out what he believes these times are asking of us now. And don’t forget to bring the questions you would love to ask him
Practical Details
This is an online conversation that will last approximately 40 minutes, followed by 20 minutes of audience questions.
Date and Time:
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5-6 PM GMT (check your local time zone).
Tickets:
Minimum donation is £5,-. All proceeds go to Resurgence Trust.
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About the Speakers
Alan Boldon is a social entrepreneur, artist, curator and writer. He has held leadership roles in the arts, business, charities and academia. He is known for pioneering and impactful work that bridges the realms of learning, culture, and sustainability.
He has given keynotes and public lectures around the world with some notable examples being at MIT, the UN, the Hermitage, LSE, TATE, Venice Biennale, Bristol Old Vic, San Francisco Art Institute and UNESCO Learning Planet Institute.
He has worked as a leadership consultant globally. As an artist, Alan has exhibited throughout Europe, USA and SE Asia and has published in academic journals and authored book chapters and cultural policy for towns and cities.
As Director of Weave he is creating an international network of learning labs exploring ways to nurture systemic wisdom and address major challenges. He is a founding Director of Kyndra working on regenerative solutions for agriculture and the energy sector.
Satish Kumar, born on August 9, 1936, in Sri Dungargarh, Rajasthan, India, is a renowned Indian-British activist, author, and speaker known for his lifelong commitment to peace, ecology, and social justice. He became a Jain monk at the age of nine, dedicating his early life to spiritual pursuits. At eighteen, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's teachings on non-violence and land reform, he left the monastic life to join Vinoba Bhave's movement advocating for social change in India.
Kumar's most notable achievement came in 1962 when he undertook an extraordinary peace pilgrimage of over 8,000 miles on foot to the capitals of the world's nuclear powers—Moscow, Paris, London, and Washington, D.C. This journey was motivated by a desire to promote nuclear disarmament and peace. He famously delivered "peace tea" packets to the leaders of these nations, emphasizing the need for dialogue and understanding rather than conflict.
In addition to his activism, Kumar has been a significant figure in ecological education. He served as the editor of Resurgence & Ecologist magazine for over four decades and co-founded Schumacher College in Devon, England, which focuses on holistic education and sustainability. His work emphasizes "reverential ecology," advocating for a deep respect for nature and the interconnectedness of all life.
Kumar has authored several books, including his autobiography No Destination, which chronicles his life journey and philosophical insights. He continues to inspire others through lectures and workshops worldwide, promoting principles of ecological regeneration and spiritual fulfillment. His contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including honorary doctorates from various universities and recognition as a vice-president of the RSPCA.
Today, Satish Kumar remains a prominent voice in discussions on ecology and spirituality, advocating for a more compassionate and sustainable world.