July 6 - The Dalai Lama turns 70, a plea to choose vegetarianism

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The below is from TIBETANS FOR A VEGETARIAN SOCIETY (T4VS)

For A Healthier, Happier, And More Humane World

 

(T4VS does not have a web site yet but do a search and you can find some

articles about them on other sites)

 

A BIRTHDAY GIFT FOR KUNDUN

 

Dear All,

 

Please join a campaign to celebrate the 70th birthday of His Holiness the 14th

Dalai Lama with the compassionate and sensible choice of vegetarian/vegan food

along with prayers for the long life of His Holiness and well - being of all

sentient beings. With reverence for all forms of life, and compassionate

desire to do good for others, this is the best gift we all can offer on this

sacred day to the Nobel laureate, champion advocate of universal peace and

compassion.

 

Let us shed obsolete ways of celebration marred with the lives of helpless

innocent animals that we must help and protect, not exploit and eat. Instead

let's introduce a better alternative plant based diet that is enriched with

fresh variety of vegetables, fruits, legumes, and grains. Such foods are highly

nutritious and truly desired in accordance with the sanctity of the occasion. As

for a Buddhist, compassion and loving-kindness form the core teachings of our

Buddha dharma and so hence it is a fitting tribute, a perfect gift that matters

and is always within our reach.

 

Dear brothers and sisters world-wide, whether you are vegetarian or

non-vegetarian, Tibetan or non-Tibetan, please make this birthday gift for His

Holiness a reality.