A bold new challenge has been issued to Buddhist temples across the United States: go vegan. Dharma Voices for Animals—the world’s only global Buddhist animal advocacy group—is calling on American centers to align more fully with the Buddha’s First Precept: cause no harm. The organization offers practical tools and compassionate guidance to help temples transition to a plant-based model grounded in spiritual integrity.

What You’ll Discover In this episode of Truth Files with Jane Velez-Mitchell, Dharma Voices for Animals leaders Andrea Diaz and Forrest Tierce explain why this challenge is both ethically necessary and spiritually consistent with Buddhist teachings. Drawing on their global advocacy—from Sri Lanka to Thailand to U.S. centers—they show how diet, Dharma, and the planet are all interconnected.

Join the Adventure If you’re part of a Buddhist temple, consider answering the call. DVA provides education, health seminars, and full support for transitioning to plant-based meals. Visit: https://www.dharmavoicesforanimals.org Watch Animals and the Buddha streaming now on UnchainedTV.

Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award-winning journalist, TV producer, and NY Times bestselling author who founded UnchainedTV, the world’s premier plant-based streaming network. UnchainedTV offers 2,000+ free documentaries, cooking shows, lifestyle and news programs. Download UnchainedTV free on mobile or streaming devices like Amazon Fire, Roku, and Apple TV. Watch online: https://watch.unchainedtv.com/browse

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