Testimonials

  • "With each step and breath the Buddha comes alive. Shantum's balance of knowledge, insight and humor brings joy to those journeying with him in the footsteps of the Buddha."

    Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen Master

  • "Pilgrimage with Shantum is an extraordinary and inspiring experience! These voyages are the best and most blessed way to encounter Buddhist Asia."

    Jack Kornfield, Founder of Spirit Rock Centre

  • "It's been a true joy and delight to spend these past couple of days with you together with my family, Shantum. Thank you for providing such a beautiful safe space for me...Grateful to have met you. Thank you for giving us some tools to take on with us and I look forward to our continuing friendship."

    DUA LIPA, Musician

  • "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...... Shantum is good at balancing between tour leader..part psychotherapist- and skillful Buddhism teacher."

    Excerpt from National Geographic, Perry Garfinkel, Author of "Buddha or Bust"

  • "The most worthwhile journey of my life. This pilgrimage is unique."

    Doris Field, Nurse, USA

  • "This wondrous journey opens Dharma door after Dharma door. Led by Shantum Seth, the pilgrimage teaches you through history and living Buddhism what the heart of the Buddha was truly about. Shantum himself is an example of practice, an inspiration and a teacher of grace, kindness and insight. With him, you feel the presence of Buddhism as a living tradition of compassion."

    Joan Halifax Roshi, Founding Teacher, Upaya Foundation, USA

  • "Shantum guided us skillfully through the sacred ancient sites and also through modern India treating us as friends and guests. He bridges East and West effortlessly, with great humanity. The stories of the Buddha's life as we sat in the gardens at Lumbini, strolled the ruins of Buddha's palace,or watched the sun set on the exact spot where he died - helped me understand the drama of his life, and the significance of his teachings."

    Jim Gollin, Financial Advisor

  • "Shantum's Buddhapath journeys lead the awakening pilgrim to visions of the ancient paradise of Shakyamuni and his enlightened community, still living in the midst of Mother India in all her paradoxical glory."

    Professor Robert Thurman, Professor Columbia University

  • "Whether you are a Buddhist pilgrim or simply want to learn more about the sources of Buddhism, you will find Shantum Seth's guided journey to the places in India where the Buddha lived and taught, a deeply enriching and unforgettable experience."

    Stephen Batchelor, Author of Buddhism without Beliefs

  • "Shantum is a natural- his infectious love of people and the Dharma permeates his work. He connects effortlessly with people of widely differing backgrounds -beggars, monks, scholars- and brings his fellow travelers into worlds they would otherwise never experience. Pilgrims can expect their hearts and minds to open in surprising ways."

    Dr. Christopher K. Germer, Professor Harvard Medical School

Collage of handwritten and typed letters, with messages of gratitude and travel updates, including references to a pilgrimage, family, and travels in India and New York.
A handwritten note expressing gratitude for a spiritual journey and sharing appreciation for Shantum's work.
Collection of handwritten letters and notes, some with printed headers or decorative text, mentioning travel experiences, gratitude, and reflections.

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