Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents ix
3. Acknowledgments xi
4. Note on Transliteration and Translation xiii
5. Map of Tibet xv
6. Introduction 1
7. ONE. A Brief History of Vegetarianism in Tibet 23
8. TWO. Meat in the Monastery 44
9. THREE. The Importance of compassion 69
10. FOUR. Tantric Perspectives 90
11. FIVE. A Necessary Evil 114
12. SIX. A Positive Good 134
13. SEVEN. Seeking a Middle Way 168
14. Epilogue 187
15. Tibetan Names and Terms 211
16. Notes 217
17. Bibliography 259
18. Index 283