An Evening with Satish Kumar

The Levitas Academy was honoured to attend an inspiring seminar with renowned peace pilgrim, educator, author, and environmental philosopher Satish Kumar at Daylesford Farm in the Cotswolds.

Approaching his 90th birthday, Satish shared insights from a lifetime dedicated to peace, sustainability, education, and the human spirit. Central to his message was the concept of Soil, Soul, and Society—a framework that highlights the importance of nurturing our relationship with nature, cultivating inner purpose, and strengthening our communities.

The discussion explored the growing need for humanisation in modern society, reminding us that health, wellbeing, education, and leadership must serve the whole person rather than simply systems and institutions.

The seminar was expertly moderated by Dr Guy Hayward, Co-Founder and Director of the British Pilgrimage Trust, whose thoughtful questions and reflections added further depth to the conversation.

The themes explored align closely with the vision of the Levitas Academy: to create a multidisciplinary learning community that bridges medicine, science, philosophy, nature, and human development in pursuit of a healthier and more compassionate future.

We extend our gratitude to Satish Kumar and Dr Guy Hayward for an unforgettable evening of wisdom, reflection, and inspiration, and we look forward to future opportunities for collaboration and shared learning.