{"product_id":"9781909314719","title":"Vegetarianism: A Buddhist View","description":"\u003cp\u003eHow does what you eat affect you and your world?\u003cbr\u003eIs there a connection between vegetarianism and living\u003cbr\u003ea spiritual life?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA trained vet, respected teacher, and happy vegan,\u003cbr\u003eBodhipaksa answers all of these questions and\u003cbr\u003emore. Tackling issues such as genetically modified\u003cbr\u003evegetables and modern ways of producing food, he\u003cbr\u003edispels widespread myths and reflects upon the diets\u003cbr\u003edominant in the contemporary West. In comparison,\u003cbr\u003ehe considers the diets of wandering monks in ancient\u003cbr\u003eIndia and the diet of the Buddha himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy considering why people eat meat and relating this\u003cbr\u003eto Buddhist ethics, Bodhipaksa explores habits and the\u003cbr\u003epossibility of change. He takes a positive view of the\u003cbr\u003ebenefits of vegetarianism, and shows practically how\u003cbr\u003eto maintain a healthy and balanced vegan or vegetarian\u003cbr\u003elifestyle. This exploration shows how a meat-free life\u003cbr\u003ecan not only lighten the body but also the soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA BUDDHIST VIEW series examines key issues\u003cbr\u003efrom a Buddhist perspective, offering practical\u003cbr\u003eguidance for living in the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBodhipaksa (Graeme Stephen) was born in Scotland,\u003cbr\u003eand currently lives and teaches in New Hampshire.\u003cbr\u003eHe has been practicing Buddhism since 1982, has\u003cbr\u003ebeen a member of the Triratna Buddhist Order\u003cbr\u003esince 1993, and runs the online meditation centre\u003cbr\u003ewildmind.org.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Windhorse Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47051009687792,"sku":"9781909314719","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781909314719_p0.jpg?v=1763624164","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781909314719","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}