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People around the World Committed to Compassionate Living
for their continued effort in promoting Non-violence, protection of the environment and a spirit of compassionate interdependence with nature and all living beings.
Special thanks to the people practicing a strict vegetarian (Vegan) and Alcohol/drug free life-style for inspiring us to see a true connection between the principle of Non-violence and the choices we make.
A vegan and alcohol/drug free life-style stems from a compelling ethical and moral value system, where one makes a conscious effort not to harm any animals and not to harm his own body, mind & soul.
As a result, one avoids the use of all animal products such as meat, fish, chicken, eggs, milk, cheese, ice-cream, butter, ghee, and all other dairy products as well as refraining from the use of silk, fur, pearls, leather, or any other products created from animal cruelty.
One also refrains from all types of addictive substances such as alcohol and illicit drugs.
Note:
Records from the last six years of YJA and YJP conventions indicate that more than 10% Jain Youth registered as Vegans.
The New York Times reports that over 8 million Americans are Vegan.
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