Phil Goldberg, past list member, once mentioned that the dali lama
eats chicken. I was trying to find a reference -- with no luck --
other than he is against KFC. (Though as i understand it, some chicken
eaters may be against the inhumane practices of KFC etc, but still eat
range chicken.So this story does not prove he doesn't eat chicken.)
Anyone have any clear info on this ?
BTW, anyone tried eating at your local IFT (Iowa Fried Tofu). I hear
its a happening place.
Dalai Lama not chicken to tell off KFC
June 24, 2004
Beijing - Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has told the
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) fast food chain to stay out of Tibet over
alleged cruelty to animals, an animal rights group said Thursday.
The Dalai Lama has written a letter to KFC parent company Yum! Brands
chief executive David Novak imploring him to abandon plans to expand
KFC restaurants into Tibet, People for the Ethical Treatment of
Animals (PETA) said.
"It is quite natural for me to support those who are currently
protesting the introduction of industrial food practices into Tibet
that will perpetuate the suffering of huge numbers of chickens," the
Dalai Lama is quoted as saying in the letter to KFC.
The Dalai Lama, exiled in the Indian hilltown of Dharamsala, said that
the cruel treatment endured by chickens who were raised and killed for
KFC "violates Tibetan values."
PETA said that the practice of eating chicken in Tibet was
"popularized" by Chinese Hans who have been migrating there in
increasing numbers.
There are more than 1 000 KFC locations in China, the most of any
country outside the United States.
"The Dalai Lama, who has spent his entire adult life advocating
compassion, agrees with PETA that KFC stands for cruelty," said PETAs
China representative Jason Baker.
"Our motto A KFC-Free Tibet now joins Free Tibet as the Dalai Lama
voices his objections to cruelty to animals."
The Dalai Lama, Tibet's most revered spiritual figure, fled
Chinese-occupied Tibet in 1959 after a failed coup attempt, but in
recent years has been trying to engage Beijing in negotiations over a
potential return.
He has agreed to end activities aimed at establishing Tibet's
independence, but has requested Beijing allow greater autonomy to the
Himalayan region especially in efforts to preserve Tibet's unique
culture and religion. - AFP
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