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meaning dynamic harmlessness) as a part of a vegan lifestyle. Members

embrace ahimsa as an urgent worldwide necessity and advocate six pillars—one

for each letter of ahimsa:5

Abstinence from animal products

Harmlessness with reverence for life

Integrity of thought, word, and deed

Mastery over oneself

Service to humanity, nature, and creation

Advancement of understanding and truth

Veganism is a philosophy that promotes reverence for life and compassion

for all living beings and rejects the notion that animals are resources to be

exploited.

including foods of animal origin; clothing produced from fur, leather, wool, or

silk; and animal-derived ingredients in personal-care and cleaning products