We used to embark on journeys to India with our students as pilgrims, searching for what we would refer to as the other half of the soul, a concept inspired by the profound writings of our esteemed mentor, Bede Griffiths. Our recent trip to India was especially poignant; it marked the first time in 26 years, since 1999, that we ventured without our students.

Although our intentions were different this time, we carried forward many of the invaluable lessons and practices we had cultivated throughout our pilgrimages. Along the way, we reminisced about some of those transformative experiences, and there’s one particular story we believe deserves to be shared.

If you had the opportunity to travel with us on a train through India, you would likely feel a wave of nostalgia while watching this video. There were numerous moments when we longed for the camaraderie of our fellow pilgrims, sharing in the depth and joy of the journey alongside us.

However, we must be clear: we have decided n...