The Book of Compassion Choice for Conscious Living (Collection of Articles) Pramoda Chitrabhanu Jain Meditation International Center New York
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[email protected] Telephone and Fax - 919-859-4994 Websites – www.jaineLibrary.org THE BOOK OF COMPASSION 2 DEDICATED TO People around the World Committed to Compassionate Living We appreciate their continued effort in promoting Non- violence, protection of the environment and a spirit of compassionate interdependence with nature and all living beings. Special thanks to the people practicing a strict vegetarian (Vegan) and Alcohol/drug free life-style for inspiring us to see a true connection between the principle of Non-violence and the choices we make. A vegan and alcohol/drug free life-style stems from a compelling ethical and moral value system, where one makes a conscious effort not to harm any animals and not to harm his own body, mind & soul. As a result, one avoids the use of all animal products such as meat, fish, chicken, eggs, milk, cheese, ice-cream, butter, ghee, and all other dairy products as well as refraining from the use of silk, fur, pearls, leather, or any other products created from animal cruelty.