“Anyone familiar with the numerous accounts of the Buddha's extraordinary compassion and reverence for living beings - for example his insistence that his monks strain the water they drink lest they inadvertently cause the death of any micro-organisms - could never believe that he would be indifferent to the sufferings of domestic animals caused by their slaughter of food”
Quote by Philip Kapleau
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To Cherish All Life: A Buddhist Case for Becoming Vegetarian
To Cherish All Life delves into the Buddhist teachings and philosophy that support the practice of vegetarianism, examining its impact on compassion, mindfulness, and the interconnectedness of all life forms. more
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Philip Kapleau
Philip Kapleau was a Japanese Zen master, born in the United States on August 20, 1912. He developed a strong interest in Eastern philosophy, particularly Zen, in his youth and traveled to Japan in the 1930s to study under the renowned Zen master D.T. Suzuki. His studies included training in Kyoto Zen temples and deep immersion in the essence of Japanese culture. After completing his studies, Kapleau returned to the United States, where he became a Zen teacher and writer. His books, including 'The Three Pillars of Zen' and 'The Zen Experience,' have had a profound impact on the popularization of Zen. Kapleau's achievements also include the founding of the Kapleau Zen Center, providing a space for people to learn and practice Zen. He is widely regarded as an important figure in modern Zen, promoting cultural exchange between the East and West and positively influencing the spiritual lives of modern people. more
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