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Re: Animal Rights » alexandra_k

Posted by Mark H. on February 23, 2005, at 14:23:37

In reply to Re: Animal Rights » Mark H., posted by alexandra_k on February 22, 2005, at 16:42:01

Dear Alexandra,

Thank you for your thoughtful response and the additional information. I really appreciate it.

You wrote: "I think we should extend equal moral consideration to all beings who have the capacity to suffer."

A couple of years ago, a friend of mine asked one of our visiting lamas, "Are all beings equal?" The lama looked at her for a long moment and said, "All *phenomena* are equal."

I'm still struggling with that. Even in the practice of equanimity, it seems to me that we must still prioritize, that we have to say, "Doing this is more important than doing that." I like the *idea* of being able to extend equal moral consideration to all sentient beings, but I'm not there yet.

As usual you've given me much to think about.

Many thanks,

Mark H.


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