Vegetarianism: a Buddhist view
Vegetarianism: a Buddhist view
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ISBN / SKU
9781899579969
Format
Paperback
Pages
100
Dimensions
184 x 118
Description
How does what we eat affect us and our world? Is there a connection between vegetarianism and living a spiritual life? Doesn't the HH the Dalai Lama eat meat?
A trained vet, respected teacher and happy vegan, Bodhipaksa answers all of these questions and more. Tackling issues such as genetically modified vegetables and modern ways of producing food he dispels widespread myths and reflects upon the diets dominant in the contemporary West. In comparison, he considers the diets of wandering monks in Ancient India and the diet of the Buddha himself.
By considering why people eat meat and relating this to Buddhist ethics he explores habits and the possibility of change. He takes a positive view of the benefits of vegetarianism, and shows practically, how to maintain a healthy and balanced vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. This exploration shows how a meat-free life can not only lighten the body but also the soul.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Bodhipaksa is a Buddhist practitioner, writer, and teacher, and is the founder of www.wildmind.org, an online meditation resource. He lives in New Hampshire with his family, and conducts classes at Aryaloka Buddhist Centre in Newmarket, New Hampshire. He is the author of the best-selling Wildmind and is currently working on his third book.
A trained vet, respected teacher and happy vegan, Bodhipaksa answers all of these questions and more. Tackling issues such as genetically modified vegetables and modern ways of producing food he dispels widespread myths and reflects upon the diets dominant in the contemporary West. In comparison, he considers the diets of wandering monks in Ancient India and the diet of the Buddha himself.
By considering why people eat meat and relating this to Buddhist ethics he explores habits and the possibility of change. He takes a positive view of the benefits of vegetarianism, and shows practically, how to maintain a healthy and balanced vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. This exploration shows how a meat-free life can not only lighten the body but also the soul.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Bodhipaksa is a Buddhist practitioner, writer, and teacher, and is the founder of www.wildmind.org, an online meditation resource. He lives in New Hampshire with his family, and conducts classes at Aryaloka Buddhist Centre in Newmarket, New Hampshire. He is the author of the best-selling Wildmind and is currently working on his third book.
Contents
Preface
Introduction
The Sufferings of Farm Animals
Why are we Beastly to Animals
Buddhist Ethics
The Benefits of Vegetarianism
Commonly Asked Questions
Did the Buddha Eat Meat?
Meat and Metta
Conclusion
Recommended reading
Notes and references
Introduction
The Sufferings of Farm Animals
Why are we Beastly to Animals
Buddhist Ethics
The Benefits of Vegetarianism
Commonly Asked Questions
Did the Buddha Eat Meat?
Meat and Metta
Conclusion
Recommended reading
Notes and references
Reviews