Category Archives: Sanctuaries

How learning about individual animals can uproot our exploitative actions: From the Founders of Luvin Arms

Posted on November 23, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Following a tour of Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary in CO, drJina had the opportunity to learn from the founders of Luvin Arms how individual animals can tell us their stories, if we take the time to listen. Connecting with these animals can profoundly move us and shift our consumptive patterns. Only by changing our demand for animal products and ceasing to treat them like factories can we move the world in a more compassionate direction. Sanctuaries can play a big role in what Sarah Taylor, author and advocate, said at the 2019 JAINA convention about “inducing an epiphany”, that shift in consciousness that enables people to make big changes in their lifestyle.

Among the many meaningful and beautiful pieces of art at Luvin Arms, I was really struck by this mural reminding visitors of the value of sea beings. How thoughtful to display this art where it isn’t possible (on land) to directly connect with these living beings, instead harnessing our imagination to inspire care.

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Clicker Play at Luvin Arms

Posted on November 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Clicker play is a type of communication that Luvin Arms Sanctuary uses to build trust between animals and people. Some examples and an explanation follow.

Here are some examples with two different Luvin Arms residents:

Here’s an explanation:

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Spiritual Lessons from Animals: From Preetirang Sanctuary

Posted on August 31, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Vegan Jains appreciate the embodiment of ahimsa in people of all faiths, including the sister traditions of Buddhism and Hinduism. Madhulika and her husband run a small sanctuary in CA, flying under the radar of the farmers around her. On former hunting grounds, they support cows, chickens, goats and other animals, in the hot and dry Northern CA environment. We had the opportunity to tour the sanctuary, speak to her and hear her sing soothing Indian songs to the animals in her care. What a treat! And an inspiration. Photos below. In the video she explains how caring for the animals is spiritual service, consistent with the Hindu teaching that all living beings are a family (Vasudhaiva Kutambukam) and how they teach her great lessons of love, forgiveness and trust.

Entering the sanctuary
PreetiRang founders with a rescue chicken

Text describing the mission of the sanctuary

Goat close up
Brushing one of the cows

Video interview with Madhulika about spiritual service

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Recording posted for “How Volunteering at Luvin Arms Sanctuary Changed Us”

Posted on February 21, 2022 by | 1 comment

On Nov 27, drJina and Sunny spoke with Mihika and Mansi, two pre-medical college students who found new friends in residents of Luvin Arms, learned about veganism as they dove head first into vegan advocacy, and are navigating their college life after this transformative experience! A lively discussion followed with tips about transitioning to veganism, veganism in India, and health benefits of a whole foods healthy vegan diet.

Here are some of the segments of the webinar, if you want to skip to topics of particular interst.

For the first 10 minutes, we have the opening, introduction of the hosts, speakers and their immersion into advocacy

(10: 41) hear the stories linked to pictures of the animals they grew to know and love at Luvin Arms

 (23:06) Luvin Arms’ Ahimsa in Action video

(28:13) Interview with Sunny

(40:00)  Full group Q and A and discussion about resources, podcasts, videos, experiences about the transition to veganism

(56:31) veganism in India, including comments by Shilpi  

(1:06:58) health benefits of veganism, including chronic disease prevention/reversal and allergies in children, lactose intolerance

(1:11:32) more benefits of going vegan; weight loss, increased energy for Kolle, recommendations for Game Changers and What the Health documentaries

(1:15:06) links to connect with Luvin Arms, Ahimsak Eco Vegan Committee, and Jain Vegan Initiative 

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Posted in Activism, Dairy in India, Health and Nutrition, Sanctuaries, Webinar series

Ahimsa In Action Webinar Sat Dec 19

Posted on December 16, 2020 by | Leave a comment

The Ahimsak Eco Vegan committee of JAINA presented a webinar on Dec 19 2020

Luvin Arms, An American Animal Sanctuary: Ahimsa in Action with Shaleen and Shilpi Shah

It was an informative, heartwarming discussion of this family’s journey to running a shelter and how we can all do our part to help animals.

Here is a link to the recording of the event

Stay tuned for the next webinar in 2021!

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Leilani Farm Sanctuary and The Gardens- Vegan Sanctuaries In Hawaii

Posted on April 3, 2015 by | Leave a comment

In Nov 2014 we were fortunate to have visited Maui, Hawaii. Through our friend Sarah we were introduced to Leilani Farm Sanctuary and The Gardens. Make sure to visit and support these beautiful and inspiring places. The pictures below are from Leilani Farm Sanctuary and the video is from The Gardens.

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Show your compassion this Thanksgiving by supporting animals at your local panjrapols!

Posted on November 26, 2014 by | Leave a comment

Animal sanctuaries in the US, like panjrapols in India, protect, feed, and provide medical care to farm animals.  They

  • Rescue animals such as cows, pigs, sheep, goats, chicken, turkeys and rabbits that would have been killed for food
  • Educate people and promote vegetarianism
  • Support laws that reduce animal suffering
  • During events such as Thanskgiving they heighten awareness of animal slaughter and hold events to instead support these animals

If you’d like to help, you can  

 

  • Visit them in person
    • Animal Place is in Grass Valley, northern CA.
    • Harvest Home Sanctuary is near Stockton, CA
    • Farm Sanctuary is in Watkins Glen, NY and Orland, CA.
    • THere are many other worthy organizations throughout the US but our familiarity is more with the ones in CA
  • You can send a check or donate online directly to the organization.

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