Tag: veganism

Buddhist Action Month 2016
Buddhist Action Month 2016

Samacitta: Promoting Veganism At Centres

By mokshini on Sat, 18 Jun, 2016 - 04:00

For Buddhist Action Month 2016 we asked our friends from around the world to say what the Bodhisattva Ideal means to them…

A characteristically passionate talk from Samacitta on the urgent ethics of food in a world devastated by the effects of the twin industries of meat and dairy production.

Read Samacitta’s free eBook: Buddhism On A Plate

More at thebuddhistcentre.com/bam - get involved!
Buddhist Action Month 2015
Buddhist Action Month 2015

Matthieu Ricard on vegetarianism and veganism

By Munisha on Wed, 13 May, 2015 - 12:10

Matthieu Ricard on vegetarianism and veganism

By Munisha on Wed, 13 May, 2015 - 12:10

French Buddhist monk, Matthieu Ricard, talks about vegetarianism and veganism as Buddhist practices. (He was closely associated with Sangharakshita’s teacher, the late Dilgo Khyentse Rimpoche.)

Video: 6.5 minutes
Earth Metta Sangha
Earth Metta Sangha

Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret

By Christine on Fri, 20 Feb, 2015 - 23:37

Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret

By Christine on Fri, 20 Feb, 2015 - 23:37The MASSIVE white elephant (cow?) in the room. As a well-informed vegan, I am shocked by what this film reveals. Please take a look and pass it on.
Buddhist Action Month 2014
Buddhist Action Month 2014

UN urges global move to meat and dairy-free diet

By Munisha on Sat, 31 May, 2014 - 17:26

UN urges global move to meat and dairy-free diet

By Munisha on Sat, 31 May, 2014 - 17:26Lesser consumption of animal products is necessary to save the world from the worst impacts of climate change, UN report says.
Community Highlights
Community Highlights

Vegan Life on the Vegan Buddhists Space

By Rijupatha on Mon, 24 Mar, 2014 - 13:18

Vegan Life on the Vegan Buddhists Space

By Rijupatha on Mon, 24 Mar, 2014 - 13:18We’ve had some rich discussions and informative postings on the Vegan Buddhists space on The Buddhist Centre Online this month! If you’re vegan, or vegan-curious, there’s lots of great material here to peruse. And you can +follow the Vegan Buddhists space to learn more as new updates arrive.

Early in the month there was a great back-and-forth chat between community members about cruelty-free eggs and ethics, followed by another...
Vegan Buddhists and Friends
Vegan Buddhist

Buddhism on a Plate

Buddhism on a Plate

By lokabandhu on Thu, 23 Aug, 2012 - 16:51Buddhism on a Plate: the case for Buddhists to go vegan. A compelling essay by Samacitta, chair of Triratna’s Birmingham Buddhist Centre.
Sheffield Buddhist Centre
Sheffield Buddhist Centre

Gemma - 'Dharma Day Gem'

By bodhinaga on Thu, 26 Jul, 2012 - 12:01

Gemma - 'Dharma Day Gem'

By bodhinaga on Thu, 26 Jul, 2012 - 12:01Gemma gives a short talk about a favourite dharma verse of hers about non-violence and the implications for her eating choices.

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