Reverential Ecology

A former monk and lifelong activist, Satish Kumar has spent more than half a century quietly reshaping how we think about peace, ecology, and purpose. As a young man, he renounced worldly life and set out on a two-year peace pilgrimage—walking thousands of miles to deliver “peace tea” to the leaders of the world’s nuclear powers. Now in his 80s, Satish remains a tireless advocate for ecological regeneration, social justice, and spiritual well-being. He is the founder of The Resurgence Trust, home to the influential magazine Resurgence & Ecologist, and co-founder of Schumacher College, a pioneering center for transformative education. A sought-after speaker and author of books such as Elegant Simplicity and Radical Love, Satish has received international awards, honorary doctorates, and continues to champion Gandhian values across cultures and generations. With clarity, compassion, and quiet conviction, he invites us to imagine—and build—a more beautiful world.

Born in Bilbao, Spain, in 1968, is a Hindu monk affiliated with the Holy Order of Swamis (Dashanami Sampradaya). He serves as the representative of the Vedic Community of Spain and holds the position of director at the European School of Yoga Vedanta and Meditation. Additionally, Swami Rameshwarananda is an advisor for Interreligious Dialogue and Relations with the Administrations at the Hindu Federation of Spain, and he serves as a spiritual advisor to the Hindu Forum of Europe. Swami Rameshwarananda presides over the Transcendence International Interfaith Forum and represents the Religions of India on prestigious platforms such as the Elijah Board of World Religious Leaders, the International Mediterranean Conference of the Multaqa (UNESCO), and the Parliament of the World’s Religions. As the president of the PHI Foundation and vice-president of the Environmental Foundation, Swami Rameshwarananda is actively involved in the development of CampusPHI. This innovative initiative integrates technological projects in sustainable development and international cooperation, along with the University of Consciousness program (www.cvuc.eu), emphasizing self-awareness and meditation. Located in northern Extremadura, CampusPHI holds the esteemed status of an International Campus of Excellence.