Pilgrims

Vinoba Bhave was a renowned Indian advocate of nonviolence and human rights, known for initiating the Bhoodan (land gift) movement where he persuaded landowners to voluntarily give their land to the landless. A close associate of Mahatma Gandhi, Vinoba's life and teachings continue to inspire service and social justice globally.

A former Jain monk and lifelong peace and environment activist, Satish Kumar embarked on an 8,000-mile peace walk from India to the nuclear capitals of the world in 1962. His journey exemplifies the spirit of nonviolent activism and inner transformation.

Xuanzang, world-famous for his sixteen-year pilgrimage to India and career as a translator of Buddhist scriptures, is one of the most illustrious figures in the history of scholastic Chinese Buddhism.

(Mildred Lisette Norman): Though her pilgrimage began in the mid-20th century, her message resonates today. She walked more than 25,000 miles across the United States for 28 years, advocating for peace, simplicity, and love.

Originally from Ohio and later pursuing graduate studies at UC Berkeley, Rev. Heng Sure's life took a transformative turn when he met a Chinese master who inspired him to build virtue. He became a Buddhist monk and undertook a remarkable "three steps and a bow" pilgrimage for peace along Highway 1 in California, covering 800 miles over 2 years and 9 months. His journey was deeply rooted in mindfulness and the aspiration to spread compassion.

(born February 18, 1974, Mount Vernon, Missouri, U.S.) is an American activist known for having lived in a tree for 738 days in an act of civil disobedience to prevent clear-cutting of ecologically significant forests.