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American Vegan Society

Crediting the wisdom of Mahatma Gandhi and Albert Schweitzer Jay created and promoted the Pillars of Ahimsa, one for each letter of the word: A-H-I-M-S-A.


H. Jay Dinshah

Hom Jay Dinshah (November 2, 1933 – June 8, 2000) was founder and president of the American Vegan Society and editor of its publication, Ahimsa magazine (1960–2000).


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H. Jay Dinshah

Freya, whose parents were active in The Vegan Society (of England), contributed to the early growth of the American Vegan Society and is president of the American Vegan Society today.