How I Learned to Love Shrimp

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


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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 website

00:00:00:00 | Intro
00:02:32:07 | A recent mistake others can learn from
00:06:44:05 | Wu Hung's beginning in the animal rights movement
00:10:48:11 | The Movement in Taiwan
00:19:00:13 | Welfare challenges specific to Taiwan
00:26:12:11 | Food security and quality
00:32:59:10 | Cage free eggs in supermarkets
00:37:59:18 | Main focus area of EAST
00:40:56:23 | Cage free commitments
00:47:27:01 | Fish welfare campaign
00:54:31:18 | Staying motivated with Buddhism
00:59:18:23 | Closing questions

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