Buddhism and Veganism: Essays Connecting Spiritual Awakening and Animal Liberation - Softcover

Will Tuttle

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1940184495 ISBN 13: 9781940184494

Publisher: Vegan Publishers, 2019

Synopsis

Many of us are surprised to discover that Buddhist monks, lamas, and teachers often eat the flesh and secretions of animals. What is the underlying relationship between Buddhism and veganism? Can we awaken spiritually and morally while participating in our culture's ongoing abuse of animals for food and other products? Do the Buddhist teachings require or even explicitly encourage vegan living, or is veganism seen as a personal choice? As Buddhism continues to spread, and as interest in veganism is burgeoning, these questions are heating up and call for a more thorough investigation. This book is a collection of teachings and stories by people who are committed to both Buddhism and veganism, and who share a variety of insightful perspectives on how spiritual awakening and animal liberation interconnect and reinforce each other. Their inspiring wisdom reveals intriguing keys to a better world for us all.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. Will Tuttle, best-selling author of The World Peace Diet and editor of Circles of Compassion, is a long-time Buddhist practitioner and former Zen monk. Vegan since 1980, he is a frequent media presenter and lectures extensively worldwide, leading workshops and retreats on vegan living, mindfulness, and spiritual awakening.

About this edition

• Publisher: Vegan Publishers
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1940184495
• ISBN 13: 9781940184494
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 248
• Editor: Will Tuttle
• Illustrator: Madeleine Tuttle