A bold move, since, in my experience, threads on vegetarianism tend to be the most acrimonious, and the longest, of any on Buddhist forums!Originally Posted by Aloka
I thought I'd revive this topic in view of climate change and environmental issues.
Its also worth looking at this Buddhist vegetarian website:
http://shabkar.org/vegetarianism/index.htm
I have been vegetarian (vegan, actually) for decades, as a way of incorporating my Buddhist values in my daily life. I don't inflict that lifestyle on anyone else, although any guests in our house will eat vegan food, since that is all that we have to offer.
All environmental organizations recognize that a large-scale switch to a plant-based diet is the single most effective thing we can do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Om mani padme hum
Kathy
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