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ve·ge·ta·rian - (vj-t‚r-n)
n. A person who does not eat meat or fish. They may however, eat eggs, cheese and other dairy products. Ethical vegetarians often avoid fur or leather.
ve·gan - (vgn, vjn)
n. A strict vegetarian who eats plant products only, especially one who uses no products derived from animals, such as honey, fur or leather.
a·him·sa- (-hms‰)
n. A Buddhist and Hindu doctrine expressing belief in the sacredness of all living creatures and urging the avoidance of harm and violence.
jai·gong slang. Cantonese for the word 'vegetarian' (useful to know in a chinese restaurant).
Free Video Night at the Red Victorian Peace Café on the Last Friday of the month. Friday, March 31 at 7:00 p.m. Vegetarian & Vegan food are available before the show. 1665 Haight Street, near Ashbury, San Francisco “A Cow at My Table,” a Feature Documentary about Animals, Meat & Culture” - 81 Minutes. This Documentary has received 12 International Awards and Nominations, including the Gold Special Jury Award and the Media Commendation Award, and features Gene Bauston, Howard Lyman, Jim Mason, Tom Regan, Peter Singer, and other animal activists. The video weaves together interviews with animal rights activists, agribusiness representatives and animal welfare experts with archival and documentary footage. Check our veggie hot line: 415-273-5481 or our website: www.sfvs.org for updates.
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