Shantum Seth was ordained as a Dharmacharya by Thich Nhat Hanh in 2001, has led Buddhist pilgrimages across Asia since 1988, and teaches internationally. He cofounded Ahimsa Trust and is helping establish Plum Village–India. A former UN advisor, he works at the intersection of mindfulness, education, and social justice, and has contributed to several books and documentaries, including Life of the Buddha (BBC/Discovery) and The Story of India (BBC/PBS).