This makes the practice of vegetarianism at least 8000 years old, if not older, and a scientifically well founded way of life.
Recognizing plants as a life form, Jainism gives a scientific definition of vegetarianism, its limitations and
Introduction
to a Definition of Vegetarianism by"Relational Value"
by Yoshihiko Miyazawa, Chief Representative, Food and
Relational Value Laboratory, Japan
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