Wu Hung on how Buddhism has influenced his 30 years of activism for animals in Taiwan

Wu Hung trained as a monk before his journey into animal advocacy began and it is these teachings in the  ‘inconsistencies of life’ that led him to believe he could change the future for animals in Taiwan. Through liaising with government officials, top business people and the general public, as well as predictable pushback from the industry, navigating the complexities of a relatively new movement in Taiwan has not been easy for EAST. We hear about these challenges and also how members of the global north can support this important work in Taiwan. Relevant links to things mentioned throughout the show:EAST website00:00:00:00 | Intro00:02:32:07 | A recent mistake others can learn from00:06:44:05 | Wu Hung's beginning in the animal rights movement00:10:48:11 | The Movement in Taiwan00:19:00:13 | Welfare challenges specific to Taiwan00:26:12:11 | Food security and quality00:32:59:10 | Cage free eggs in supermarkets00:37:59:18 | Main focus area of EAST00:40:56:23 | Cage free commitments00:47:27:01 | Fish welfare campaign00:54:31:18 | Staying motivated with Buddhism00:59:18:23 | Closing questionsWith thanks to Tom Felbar (Ambedo Media) for amazing video and audio editing!Note: My (James') views here are my personal opinions and don't represent those of Coefficient Giving.If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review us - it means a lot to us!