Reviews 1 — Eleven Directions

Night scene at a festival with a metal fence, illuminated tents and decorations, large tree with lights, and people sitting and standing along the sidewalk.

Easing the Inward Journey, With Modern Amenities

— Author Perry Garfinkel, Article in The New York Times

A group of children walking along a dirt path with goats, some carrying bundles of sticks or grass on their heads, in a rural setting during the late afternoon.

Why Now Is A Perfect Time To Practice Mindfulness According To Zen Leader Shantum Seth

— Author Rob Dube, Article in Forbes

Close-up of an elderly man with dark skin, white beard, and mustache wearing a white turban with red and yellow markings, and a white shirt.

Bodhi Tree, Bodhi Mind A Zen Gardener’s To India

— Author Wendy Johnson, Article in Tricycle

A woman with short, wavy hair holding a pink flower, kneeling with one knee on the ground, smiling, wearing a light-colored floral dress, against a plain background with the text 'Wildflower by Pre Band' overlaid.

India

— Actor Drew Barrymore, Chapter 20 from her Book Wildflower

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A page from a book containing a passage of text about a conversation in a church, with a focus on the themes of identity, connection, and understanding.

A line of young monks walking along a dirt path, dressed in orange robes and carrying alms bowls.

In the Footsteps, A contemporary company of pilgrims journeys through the ruins and temples of India and finds the teachings of the Buddha still very much alive.

— Author Ann Cushman, Article in Yoga Journal

I never join tour groups, but "In the Footsteps of the Buddha" turned out to be the best introduction to the Buddha's life, to India's sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites, and to group leader Shantum Seth. Born to a prominent Hindu family, Shantum was disenchanted with his family religion. Ironically, to discover Buddhism he had to go West to California, where he met Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hahn, who is still his teacher.

— Author Perry Garfinkel, Article in National Geographic

A man wearing sunglasses, a beige shirt, and a white scarf standing in a lush green rice field under a cloudy sky.

In the Footsteps of the Buddha: Its a Journey Unlike any Other… that retraces the Buddha’s life

— by Shantum Seth, Article in India Today

A riverside or lakeside area with makeshift wooden structures, cloth and other items tied to bamboo poles, and a fire burning in the background, with smoky and smoldering debris on the ground.

Seeking the Buddha’s Footprints

— Author Vivien Bell, article in Forest Sangha Newsletter

Seeking the Buddha’s Footprints

— Author Angela Coton, article in Forest Sangha Newsletter

Three people walking along a riverbank under a large bridge, with boats in the water nearby.

Here and Now: Pilgrims in the Land of Shakyamuni Buddha

— by Meg Stacey with Jennifer Lorch, Article in Issue 19 of Newsletter of the UK Community of Interbeing

Black and white photo of water with lily pads, a lily flower, and reflections of trees and plants.

Walking With the Buddha

— A photo essay by Rikki Asher, article in Chan Magazine

Person holding a pink umbrella walking past a textured stone wall, wearing yellow skirt, black top, and yellow shawl.

In Buddhist India: A White Plum Pilgrimage to Northern India and Nepal with Shantum Seth

— by Tony Soho Doubleday

An older man with glasses, a straw hat, and a watch shows a camera to four excited children outdoors with trees and mountains in the background.

Journey Through Buddhist India

— by Victoria Witherow