Buddhism/Taoism

Vegetarian? Why

  1. Jolinda

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1.   Nov 9, 2006 9:56 AM

» Jolinda - Is it necessary to be a Vegetarian

In response to Is it necessary to be a Vegetarian posted by PhiloProf:
Well, I'm no expert, but "ahimsa" is one of the central tenets of Buddhism. This is the idea of non-violence and non-harm, which, it seems pretty clear to me, means vegetarianism, and for many, veganism is a must.

If you watch this video, there's really no denying that this is violence:

http://www.meetyourmeat.com

-- posted by Jolinda


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