Here I offer a brief presentation of the faults of eating meat and the benefits of abandoning it. If one is already a vegetarian, the content should prove confirming. If one is not, perhaps this discussion will inspire a reduction in consumption. In general, abandoning eating meat is a profound means of practicing compassion and loving kindness - the foundation of Mahayana Buddhism, and in particular it surely contributes to enjoying a long and healthy life. I hope this is of some benefit to all who encounter this reading.

Both HH Dalai Lama and HH Karmapa Orgyen Trinle Dorje recommend this book and underline the importance of the message of the author.

Lamp of Scriptures and Reasoning: A Tibetan Buddhist Perspective on the Faults of Eating Meat, Phurbu Tashi, Vajra Publications, Pocket (3.5" x 5.5"), 67 pages, $5.00

Lama Phurbu Tashi Rinpoche was born in Minyak, Kham in 1973. He was recognized as a Tulku or reincarnate Lama by Bo Gangkar Monastery in Eastern Tibet. Lama received his early monastic education at the Gangkar Monastery and later attended the Palpung Monastery College. He is a practicing monk who studied with realized masters in India, Sikkim and Nepal. Lama attended the Nalanda Institute in India and achieved excellent success as a Buddhist scholar. With renewed dedication Lama entered the traditional 3-year, 3-month and 3-day retreat under the guidance of The late V. V. Bokar Rinpoche at Mirik Monastery. Upon completion of the retreat he became a Retreat Master (Drupon). Lama made his way to the USA and is now residing and teaching the Annapolis MD area. He regularly teaches in Indonesia, Tibet and Annapolis. His scholarship, realization, and boundless compassion light up his countenance during teaching to the delight and benefit of his many students.