SOURCE: FFL.ORG Today, we celebrate the birth of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, a pivotal figure in the Indian independence movement and a global symbol of non-violence. Born on October 2, 1869, Gandhi’s legacy continues to inspire peace and justice movements worldwide. and influential men of the...
Tag: FOOD FOR LIFE
New Food for Life Documentary Released: Uniting the World Through Pure Food
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
August 4, 2014
The world’s largest plant-based food relief has a unique mission — the solution for world peace. This new documentary features some of the primary feeding programs the charity has around the world, including the Food for Life Annamrita midday meal project that feeds school children across India. Currently Food for...
The Food Yogi INTERVIEWED on the YOGA TalkSHOW
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
July 29, 2014
EPISODE 108 How to Serve 2 Million Meals on a Daily Basis and Change the World If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Prefer to download? Download Email This Paul Rodney Turner, the “Food Yogi” is the international...
The Struggle to Break Soul-Nourishing Habits
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
June 28, 2014
Habits are ingrained behaviors that shape our daily lives. They can be as persistent as shadows, influencing our actions and decisions. While some habits are minor annoyances, others can significantly impact our well-being. Understanding why habits are hard to break is crucial, especially when they...
Interview on Main Street Vegan Radio show
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
June 9, 2014
June 4, 2014 — During my 20 minute radio interview on Main Street Vegan show hosted by Victoria Moran, I discuss Food for Life’s beginning and work, as well as food yoga philosophy. I am the 2nd guest on the show and my interview starts around...
Pure Food: A Path to Global Unity
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
June 5, 2014
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...
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...