The Ancient Jain Tradition and the Origins of Ahimsa, Ahimsa Vegan Conference, Dr. Chris Miller

The Jain tradition has been at the forefront of animal protection and advocacy for thousands of years. Learn about the origins of the Jain tradition and its fundamental commitment to ahimsa and compassion, animal protection activities in Jain animal sanctuaries, as well as some of the foundational history, mythology, and philosophy undergirding the Jain worldview and way of life. Understand why the Jain tradition, which has advocated for vegetarianism for millennia, is now making a transition to veganism in light of its ethical commitments.