Nonviolence to Animals, Earth, and Self in Asian Traditions (SUNY Series in Religious Studies)

Rented from the library but ended up buying my own copy because it really spoke to me

Very informative on Asian traditions, includes some things I hadn't previously thought of!

It was on target.

History of attitudes toward nonviolence in Asia explained, with Jainist approach as origin. Strong in historical, philosophical detail yet not too academic. Good comparison of Jainist, Buddhist and Hindu approaches. Not too preachy on vegetarianism. Recommended as good background info on this subject.

really amazing book, great philosophy