Elizabeth Goudge (1900-1984), The Joy of Snow Whatever is it that lives, a man, a tree, or a bird, should be touched gently, because the time is short. Nothing living should ever be treated with contempt. Character training along these lines will result in men and women of broader sympathies more humane, more law-abiding, in every respect more valuable citizens. Jay Dinshah, Out of the Jungle, 1967Ĭhildren trained to extend justice, kindness, and mercy to animals become more just, kind, and considerate in their relations to each other. The Pillars of Ahimsa indisputably represent the clearest, surest path out of the jungle, and toward the attainment of that highly desirable goal. Man cannot pretend to be higher in ethics, spirituality, advancement, or civilization than other creatures, and at the same time live by lower standards than the vulture or hyena. Indeed, those who sow the seed of murder and pain cannot reap joy and love. For as long as people massacre animals, they will kill each other. Read EVEN's exclusive interview with Victoria HERE.Īs long as humanity continues to be the ruthless destroyer of other beings, we will never know health or peace. It was one little question, but it changed my world view: just because I could exert power over some weaker being, didn't mean I was supposed to. Use AmazonSmile for your purchases and Amazon will donate to EVEN! Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion. Lloyd Biggle Jr., Musician, Author, Historian (1923 - 2002) On life's scale of values, the smallest is no less precious to the creature who owns it than the largest. Guard the life of another creature as you would your own because it is your own. When we have a choice, we must avoid bringing torment and injury into the life of another. The thinking person must oppose all cruel customs, no matter how deeply rooted in tradition and surrounded by a halo. It is because we have at the present moment everybody claiming the right of conscience without going through any discipline whatsoever that there is so much untruth being delivered to a bewildered world. Ernest Crosby, Author, Reformer (1856 - 1907) We are humans who see clearly the barbarity of all ages except our own. Supreme Master Ching Hai, world-renowned spiritual teacher and humanitarian. Black Elk, Sioux spiritual leader (1863-1950)īe vegan, make peace. The first peace, which is the most important, is that which comes within the souls of people when they realize their relationship, their oneness with the universe and all its powers, and when they realize that at the center of the universe dwells the Great Spirit, and that this center is really everywhere, it is within each of us. This is the Way of Peace: Overcome evil with good, falsehood with truth, and hatred with love. The ideas that have lighted my way have been kindness, beauty and truth.
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