Vegan + Spirituality ... looking for books.

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Jinga

Discussion Starter · Jan 22, 2008

I'm in need of some new reading material. I'd like to find something that has a veg-spiritual connection. It wouldn't have to be specific to veganism per se, but the clearer the connection the better. I don't consider myself to be of any particular religion, but tend to gravitate more towards eastern ways of thinking (Hinduism, Buddhism, etc.). I already have plenty of general veg health and animal welfare type books, but am currently wanting something more enriching and less gross and/or depressing.

Can anyone recommend some good books?

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Brandon

· #2 · Jan 22, 2008

While his writings don't pertain to veg*nism, I've always enjoyed Thich Nhat Hanh's writings.

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Byzantea

· #3 · Jan 22, 2008

+1 to Thich Nhat Hanh. The best I've read is "Transformations at the Base"

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AHIMSA

· #4 · Jan 22, 2008

The World Peace Diet (dot org) is what I suggest.

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troub

· #5 · Jan 23, 2008

Eastern . . . Orthodoxy? hahah. The writings of St. Basil the Great and St. Isaac of Nineveh contains some aspects of animal rights. Eastern Orthodox actually incorporate the abstaining of animal flesh from over half the year for purely spiritual reasons. So many of their writings on fasting might be relevant.

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MissGarbo

· #6 · Jan 23, 2008

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Originally Posted by *AHIMSA*

The World Peace Diet (dot org) is what I suggest.

Nice suggestion. Here's the link in clickable form:

http://www.worldpeacediet.org/

That's pretty cool that they let you download the whole thing.

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Jinga

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jan 23, 2008

I was thinking Eastern as in Asia

... but honestly, I think all religions (or similar philosophies) have pieces I can learn from. Most of them have shared fundamental ideas. Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I'll check them out.

More ideas are welcome, too

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Capstan

· #8 · Jan 24, 2008

Try OAHSPE. http://www.sacred-texts.com/oah/oah/oah00.htm. It's very spiritual and vegan friendly too.

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troub

· #9 · Jan 24, 2008

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Originally Posted by Jinga

I was thinking Eastern as in Asia

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Russia . . . is in Asia!

Some nice quotes (from a variety of faiths and backgrounds) My favorites from St. Basil are here too!

http://all-creation.franciscan-anglican.com/quotes.htm

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The body which is burdened with meat is afflicted with diseases. A moderate way of living makes the body healthier and stronger and cuts off the root of evil. The stream of meat darkens the light of the spirit. One can hardly have virtue if one enjoys meat and feasts. -Basil

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MissGarbo

· #10 · Jan 24, 2008

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Originally Posted by Capstan

Try OAHSPE. http://www.sacred-texts.com/oah/oah/oah00.htm. It's very spiritual and vegan friendly too.

Did you mean to post a link to the homepage?

http://www.sacred-texts.com/oah/index.htm

That one you posted was a particular text.

Interesting site, thanks.

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MissGarbo

· #11 · Jan 24, 2008

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Originally Posted by Capstan

Try OAHSPE. http://www.sacred-texts.com/oah/oah/oah00.htm. It's very spiritual and vegan friendly too.

The text you pointed to freaks me out, no offense to you Capstan. I do like the host site--all sorts of different "sacred texts." This is the homepage:

http://www.sacred-texts.com/index.htm

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Nickle00

· #12 · Jan 24, 2008

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Originally Posted by MissGarbo

The text you pointed to freaks me out, no offense to you Capstan. I do like the host site--all sorts of different "sacred texts." This is the homepage:

http://www.sacred-texts.com/index.htm

I just looked at that page, what is it that freaks you out?

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Byzantea

· #13 · Jan 25, 2008

I just downloaded the World Peace Diet. Thank you for the link! I hope it's good. I plan on donating via their web site if so.

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