Dr. Angela Wellman, Music scholar
Oakland, California
‘The trip to India was a moving experience. It will be inspirational for anyone who wants to move society towards nonviolence and love.’
From India With Love
Spiritual Sojourn to India
Each year we host delegations of leaders and changemakers in India who are seeking to discover their higher purpose. The journeys are usually between 7-10 days and include immersive experiences, experiential learning, workshops on yoga and meditation practices, as well soulful interactions with the people and cultural ambassadors of India.
“If the whole world is a home, India has always been the prayer room -
for reflection and inner transformation”
“If the whole world is a home, India has always been the prayer room -
for reflection and inner transformation”
Our Inspiration
Sixty years ago, in 1959, when there was violence in America, Rev Martin Luther King Jr. had taken a five week journey to India to deepen his understanding of the nonviolence teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. That journey had made a profound impact on his leadership and vision.
I left India more convinced than ever before that the method of nonviolent resistance is the most potent weapon available to people in their struggle for freedom and human dignity. As a result of the trip, my understanding of nonviolence is greater and my commitment deeper.
Sojourn Testimonials
Thus far, we have hosted nearly 100 leaders from across America including Mayors, police officers, victims of violence, and social justice activists. Their testimonials inspire us to continue our mission.
Social Activists
Jason Quesada, Former gang member
Los Angeles, California
‘The revolution begins inside each one of us.’
Police Officers
Lt. Jim Evenson
Rochester, Minnesota
‘I feel very fortunate to have been able to visit India. I can see how the meditative breathing techniques that I learnt on this trip, can be life changing – personally and professionally.’
Lt. Lakesha Burton
Jacksonville,Florida
‘After the trip, I truly understand what ahimsa (nonviolence) means. I am committed to bring the love that I experienced from India to America using my platform in law enforcement.’
Mayors
Mayor Matthew Avitabile
Middleburg, New York
‘I am taking back with me new insights that will reinvigorate my personal energy and commitment to apply the principles of nonviolence in my leadership role.’
Mayor Ardell Brede
Rochester, Minnesota
‘Violence is a challenge that we have to overcome in America . I am leaving India with the hope that love is attainable and can be shared with all our people including immigrants. As Dr. King said, it is either nonviolence or nonexistence.’
Survivors of Violence
Ron Davis, Father of Jordan Davis
Jacksonville, Florida
‘I am going back from India, with such deep knowledge about the self . The meditation exercises have helped me release negative thoughts. There is an inner strength inside us. We need to cultivate that.’
Scarlett Lewis, Mother of Jesse Lewis
Newtown, Connecticut
‘India has truly grounded me. During the trip, I felt the most hope since my personal tragedy because there was so much love that I received here.’