Animal Quote by Nhat Hanh
![“We must look deeply. When we buy something or consume something, we may be participating in an act of killing. This precept [non-killing] reflects our determination not to kill, either directly or indirectly, and also to prevent others from killing.” quote by Nhat Hanh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2c6/nhat-hanh-515_animal_we-must-look-deeply-when-we-buy-somethin_3075328.jpg)
“We must look deeply. When we buy something or consume something, we may be participating in an act of killing. This precept [non-killing] reflects our determination not to kill, either directly or indirectly, and also to prevent others from killing.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching, 1999
Highlights that consumption can cause indirect harm, urging mindful choices to avoid contributing to killing.
In simple terms: Consume mindfully to prevent harm.
Key Takeaway
Choose ethical, non‑violent alternatives.
Themes
ethics
mindfulness
environment
compassion
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- shopping
- diet choices
- product design
- corporate sourcing
Key Concepts
Non‑violence
interconnectedness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we verify product origins?
- What small changes reduce harm?
A Different Perspective
Complex supply chains may obscure impact.
![“[..] the very open-endedness of human appetite is responsible for both our savagery and civility, since the creature that conceive of eating anything (including, notably, other humans) stands in particular need of ethical rules, manners, and rituals. we are not only what we eat, but how we eat, too.” quote by Michael Pollan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f64/michael-pollan-408_nature-of-man_the-very-open-endedness-of-human-appetit_2191442.jpg)
