Faith Groups that favour vegetarianism
Buddhism and vegetarianism
The Buddha encouraged his followers to cultivate loving-kindness and to practice non-harm. This would lead to the welfare of others and to one’s own true happiness. This is the most fundamental ethical principle in Buddhism and naturally results in many Buddhists being vegetarian or vegan. Again, for many Buddhists, meditation is a key method for developing the awareness, empathy and loving-kindness that underpins vegetarianism.
The Newcastle Buddhist Centre runs courses and other events in meditation and Buddhism. For further details please see www.newcastlebuddhistcentre.org or call 0191 2611722.
Pagan Federation North East - Serving the Pagan Community
For details of local Moots, celebrations and events please contact zanne.catwoman@virgin.net.
The Pagan path is varied. All paths however have a common theme which is to celebrate the seasons, a reverence for the earth and a devotion to both the God and the Goddess.
Regular Moot (social evening) at Bob Trollops on the Quay side every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7.30pm. All are welcome regardless of either experience or the Path you follow.
7th Day Adventist Church
Introduction to the Adventist Health Message:
"We believe that the laws and principles in the Bible, which include the laws of health, are not arbitrary, but are designed to enable us to enjoy life at its best. We are therefore concerned with both the spiritual and the physical aspects of peoples’ lives. "Dr Denis P Burkitt, who discovered Burkitt's Lymphoma and has been closely involved in some of our healthy lifestyle programs, said “The concept that Western diseases are lifestyle related, and therefore potentially preventable and reversible, is the most important medical discovery of the 20th century."
Adventist Discovery Centre
website: www.discoveronline.org.uk
Address: Stanborough Park, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 9JU
Tel: 01923 672 606
Email: adc@adventist.org.uk
ISKCON – Hare Krishna
The devotees of ISKCON have a long history of promoting vegetarianism in the city and the North East of England.
Their vegetarianism is based on spiritual considerations drawn from ancient scriptural sources known as the Vedas and including the renowned spiritual classic, Bhagavad Gita.
ISKCON is sometimes known as the ‘kitchen religion’ because distribution of vegetarian food always plays an essential role in any of their functions.
Devotees of the temple offer specially made "Karma free cooking" for Krishna's delight.
Devotees cook using purest of ingredients, high standard of cleanliness and consciousness for Krishna'a pleasure.
Our menu includes various ethnic cuisines including North and South Indian Dishes, Italian and western style vegetarian cooking.
For more information contact:
BHAKTI RASA DASA
Tel: 0191 2721911
Email: Newcastle@iskcon.org.uk
Address: Temple at 304 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon tyne