Hilton Chen
Monastery Cat
Monks play with a kitten at Punakha Dzong. One of the most important ethical guideline for Buddhists is the principle of non-violence. Practitioners are to refrain from taking a life, or even witness the taking of a life. Many Buddhists interpret this as a basis for treating animals well, and the reason behind their practice of vegetarianism or veganism. Another core tenet of Buddhism is the concept of rebirth, and the belief in the possibility of reincarnation as an animal. These beliefs naturally lead Buddhists to be concerned about the welfare of animals.
Monastery Cat
Monks play with a kitten at Punakha Dzong. One of the most important ethical guideline for Buddhists is the principle of non-violence. Practitioners are to refrain from taking a life, or even witness the taking of a life. Many Buddhists interpret this as a basis for treating animals well, and the reason behind their practice of vegetarianism or veganism. Another core tenet of Buddhism is the concept of rebirth, and the belief in the possibility of reincarnation as an animal. These beliefs naturally lead Buddhists to be concerned about the welfare of animals.