Articles
- Animal Agriculture - A Burden on the Environment
Dr. Jina Shah (MD, MBE, MPH), Dr. Pratik Bhansali
- Contemporary Jain Way of Compassionate and Ethical Living
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="4240"] The Jain philosophy does not view non-animals as commodities for human use
- Effects of Consuming Animal Products on Health
Consuming animal products, including dairy has been consistently shown to have adverse impacts on human health [Scroll to the end for the references used for this
- Veganism and Health
Veganism is rooted in the moral consideration for all living beings, emphasizing compassion and non-harm. Since food is where most animals are harmed (like dairy), and also
- Veganism and Jainism
Veganism, which seeks to eliminate harm to all living beings, is deeply rooted in Ahimsa (non-violence) and is simply its application. Jain teachings emphasize non-harm in
- Veganism and the Environment
The production of animal-based foods is notoriously resource-intensive, requiring large amounts of water, feed, and land, contributing significantly to deforestation, habitat
- Veganism and Vigai
Vegan is a term coined in 1944 by British animal rights activist Donald Watson, a Westerner, who was inspired to become a vegetarian at the age of fourteen after witnessing
- Veganism: Honoring Savve Jiva through Kaya to Complete Micchami Dukkadam
The most unique aspect in Shramanik philosophies is their simplicity. Nothing exemplifies it better than the practice of Pratikraman – which acknowledges the effect of
- What is Veganism?
Veganism is an ethical stance rooted in Ahimsa that seeks to exclude, as far as is possible, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing, or any