Norm Phelps Quotes

Veganism is simply letting compassion guide our choice of food. As such, it is a basic Buddhist practice that ought to be expected of everyone who takes refuge vows.

Norm Phelps

• Compassion
• Choice
• Veganism

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• Veganism is simply letting compassion guide our choice of food. As such, it is a basic Buddhist practice that ought to be expected of everyone who takes refuge vows.

  

  Norm Phelps
  • Compassion
  • Choice
  • Veganism