Who we are

We are Dharma Voices for Animals (DVA), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization committed both to practicing the teachings of the Buddha (the Dharma) and to speaking out when the actions of those in Dharma communities and the policies of Dharma centers lead to animal suffering. We want to be the voice of the animals who cannot speak our language. We have projects in the United States, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam, with chapters worldwide. We are led by our President and Co-founder, Bob Isaacson, and our Board of Directors. Our website address is https://www.dharmavoicesforanimals.org.

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