[Montreal] On the last weekend of September, Golden Year 5 (2008), Montreal Center participated in the annual Ecosphere Brome Fair, an environmental event bringing together various green groups as well as organic farmers, Earth-friendly businesses and artists from all over the province of Quebec to share their eco-friendly products, ideas and concepts with the general public. To the delight of the initiates, a last-minute change by the organizers resulted in their booth being placed in a most visible location for all to see－right at the entrance! They displayed a big “Be Veg! Go Green!” banner and prepared some delicious treats to share with the visitors. Everyone who tasted their food was impressed to learn that everything, including the chocolate cake and green tea muffins, were free of animal products. Many left their email addresses to receive more vegan recipes.

People listened attentively when the initiates explained the connection between meat eating and its detrimental effect on the environment. Several attendees were already vegetarian, vegan or even on a raw food diet. One former cattle rancher said that he had recently sold all of his farm animals, and had plans to make tofu and to convert his land into fields for planting vegetables, as he understood that meat production is a terrible waste of resources and energy. The initiates had a long conversation with this man who wanted to learn more about vegetarian food and nutrition. They promised to help him as much as they could by providing useful links from Supreme Master TV’s website, and they hope to stay in touch with this progressive thinking farmer in order to support and encourage him in his new vegetarian-oriented endeavors.

While there were exhibitors there who sold vegetarian food, the initiates’ booth was the only one offering vegan treats free of charge. The visitors came to thank them for being there to share this all important message with the public.

[Ottawa] The third annual Simply Raw Festival was held in Ottawa, Canada on September 6 and 7, Golden Year 5 (2008), aiming to inform the public on the benefits of the vegan diet, particularly the raw food vegan diet. The Ottawa Center took advantage of this amazing opportunity to share Master’s teachings and Her vital message about the benefits of an animal-free diet for the environment, animal welfare and our souls. Many were surprised to learn that the vegetarian diet can save the planet, but they were also intrigued by what Quan Yin meditation could add to their lives. Despite the rain, the festival was packed. In fact, it was very encouraging and a morale booster to our fellow initiates to meet so many people who were either already vegan, or working towards it. All the local initiates enthusiastically participated in the event to contribute their wholehearted effort towards the mission to save the planet!

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