Vegetarianism by Bodhipaksa

Vegetarianism by Bodhipaksa

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How does what we eat affect us and our world? Is there a connection between vegetarianism and living a spiritual life? Doesn't HH the Dalai Lama eat meat? By considering why people eat meat and relating this to Buddhist ethics, this work explores habits and the possibility of change.

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Vegetarianism by Bodhipaksa

How does what we eat affect us and our world? Is there a connection between vegetarianism and living a spiritual life? Doesn't 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.
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 Center in Newmarket, New Hampshire. He is the author of the best-selling Wildmind and is currently working on his third book.
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ISBN 13 9781899579969
ISBN 10 1899579966
Title Vegetarianism
Author Bodhipaksa
Series A Buddhist View
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Windhorse Publications
Year published 2009-10-22
Number of pages 99
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.