Snow leopards, thank the Tibetan monks. It is their credit that most of you can survive the cruelty of man. Research conducted by Peking University and the Panthera organization revealed an unexpected reality
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves himSnow leopards, thank you Tibetan monks. It is their credit that most of you can survive the cruelty of man. Research conducted by Peking University and the organization Panthera brought out an unexpected reality.
In the highlands of Tibet, men and wild animals they coexist peacefully, indeed. It is precisely men who protect the life of the snow leopards, threatened by the poaching. Many animals, more than 20% of the specimens are thought to have been killed by hunters, for the skins and internal organs, used by traditional medicine. But the accusations also fall on the shepherds, who to protect the livestock, kill the leopards.
More or less, half of the Buddhist monks and such beautiful animals share the same habitat, living in the highlands of the Chinese mountains. And 90% live near the Sanjiangyuan Nature Reserve. Over 300 monasteries arise in those parts, while between 3.500 and 7 thousand snow leopards populate the highlands of Asia. Of these, 60% are located in China. In fact, Tibetan monks are the guardians of wildlife.
Senior monks, including the Rinpoche and Khenpos, are the main promoters of this behavior, influencing their communities and inviting them to respect and protect the animals of creation, following the dictates of their religion. Furthermore, according to the study, the Buddhism Tibetan it is practiced by 80% of people who live in contact with snow leopards.
Panthera Vice President George Schaller has explained: “Buddhism has as its fundamental principles love, respect and compassion for all living beings. This report enlightens us on how the science and spiritual values of Tibetan Buddhism can combine their visions and wisdom to help protect China's natural heritage. Such an approach to environmental conservation needs to be emulated by faiths around the world ”.
Francesca Mancuso
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