Madeleine and I have just returned from England, where I spoke on veganism and The World Peace Diet several times in London and in Hastings. It was great to see the enthusiasm for vegan living at the events we attended, which were mainly the Viva!-sponsored Incredible Veggie Show (about 5,000 attendees) as well as the Jain Mahavir Conference (about 2,000 attendees). I spoke to an enthusiastic standing-room-only crowd at the Veggie Show, and several times at the Jain Conference, as well as for a vegan gathering in Hastings.
It was heart-touching to see people go vegan as a result of the
lectures! Lots of discussions and networking with people in the British
vegan movement at some terrific veg restaurants in London, and a
highlight of the trip was hearing Heather Mills speak passionately on
the importance of veganism at the Veggie Show. Madeleine and I also met
with Brian Haw, who is in the 8th year of a peace encampment in front
of British Parliament protesting the Iraq war; and we gave him a copy
of Living In Harmony With All Life, promoting veganism as the root of
nonviolence, peace, and spiritual health.
http://www.parliament-square.
We are delighted to be back in the States, and to be back in the saddle of the World Peace Diet Tour, heading north to Jacksonville today for a lecture on The World Peace Diet tonight. I will also formally receive The Shining World Hero Award from representatives of the Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association at tonight's event.
A few photos:
The Jain Temple north of London:
Jainism, of all the world's religions, is the most strongly aligned
with veganism as the essential component to authentic spirituality.
Compassion for all life is the core of Jain teachings and living.
With Brian Haw in front of Parilament:
At the British Museum in London, with prehistoric evidence of humanity's enslavement of animals linked with war:
At the Jain Conference:
Signing a copy of The World Peace Diet following the vegan lecture in Hastings:
VEG INSPIRATION FOR THE DAY:
This is the wonderful news! Each and every one of us can help transform our culture in the most effective way possible: by switching to a plant-based diet for ethical reasons and encouraging others to do the same. This is veganism, which is a mentality and lifestyle of radical inclusion and compassion, and it is the antidote to our culture’s sickness, going to the hidden root of our dilemmas. It is the beckoning revolution that will make peace, sustainability, and heaven actually possible on this Earth. It’s wonderful, because it is not difficult! Anyone can go vegan today and help transform our world with every meal. We can each be the change we want to see in the world and bring forth the benevolent transformation we all yearn for in our hearts.
I read about Jainism with great enthusiasm until I came to the part where Mr Jain talks about protein and how dairy products are a good source of protein. As the article is called "An Ethical Diet for Peace and Plenty" I am surprised and disappointed to hear that dairy products are mentioned as good sources of protein as this may mislead and encourage people to continue to use dairy products and as we know, dairy products are the source of much animal cruelty and as many studies show, not too good for human health either.
With thanks,
Wendy Bryan
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