If there is one thing absolute in this world, it is that Food possesses a unique ability to bring people together, transcending cultural and social barriers. By sharing pure, lovingly prepared meals, we can foster unity and understanding among diverse communities, as demonstrated by the...
Category: Food for Life Global
Support Colombia’s Unique Animal Sanctuary
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
April 29, 2014
Paramatma Animal Sanctuary is the only sanctuary in Colombia that protects animals of different species — birds, horses, cattle, dogs, cats and rodents. “Paramatma Animal Sanctuary is one of the few in South America dedicated to cow protection, alongside other animals.” Paramatma currently cares for...
We cooked a vegan lunch for the president of Uruguay
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
April 4, 2014
Inspired by my partner Juliana’s admiration for President Jose “Pepe” Mujica, I was eager to cook a vegan lunch for him. She shared stories of his humility and leadership, which captivated me.. She was like a little girl when describing this amazing man. She then...
My journey with Food for Life – A summary of 30 years of service
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
January 23, 2014
I could hardly imagine Food for Life being so successful when I first became a volunteer way back in 1984. Back then, I worked as an assistant cook and server at a free food cafe called, Gopals in Parramatta, Australia. That was one of the...
Jayapataka Swami talks about the beginning of Food for Life
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
January 12, 2014
Jayapataka Swami was one of my early inspirations in my service to Food for Life. I wrote him many times through letters and later emails for guidance in the 80s and 90s as a monk, and whenever he saw me he told me, “Please tell...
Nelson Mandela — The passing of a great friend and hero to the world
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
December 6, 2013
Nelson Mandela (1918 – 2013) was a great supporter and believer in what Food for Life stood for. He made the above statement at a gathering of 40,000 school children who were invited by Food for Life to a public picnic in Durban. Mr. Mandela...
Paul Rodney Turner: Australian Food Yogi’s Mission
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
November 22, 2013
First printed Australian Yoga Life and put the www.ayl.com.au Nourishing the soul Sitting on a beach in Sri Lanka at the beginning of his world tour earlier this year, Food For Life (FFL) Global director Paul Rodney Turner was quietly reflecting on his life journey....
The inside story of Food for Life
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
June 23, 2013
Sunday Talk at the Radha Gopinath Temple in Chowpatti, Mumbai, India. On June 16, 2013 I was asked to give the Sunday lecture to the congregation at the famous Radha Gopinatha temple in Mumbai, India. My talk was an introduction to food yoga, a solution...
Travel Diary of a Food Yogi – March 11 – 20
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
April 25, 2013
March 11 Monday Trincomalee, Sri Lanka The resort is really peaceful and pleasant. Slept long and peaceful. Rose at 5.30am to greet the sun on the beach. I did my morning warrior yoga routine and dipped in the warm Atlantic pacific ocean. The water is...
Travel Diary of a Food Yogi – March 5 – 10, 2013
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
March 24, 2013
March 5 Leaving Gold Coast today at 1pm. I am finally starting my world tour. We had to pass through Melbourne before flying to Perth. I arrived on time and the director of PAWS, David Reynolds was there on time to collect me. I settled...