吕碧城戒杀护生观念及其对西方保护动物运动的传介

Introduction of the Western Animal Protection Movement by Pichen Lee and Her Patriotism Feelings

中年以后的吕碧城,鼓吹戒杀护生,提倡素食,翻译佛典,谋创成立中国保护动物会,成为沟通东西方动物保护运动的桥梁。本文以西方保护动物运动风潮和1930年代的国内时局为背景,以吕碧城推广戒杀护生、保护动物的活动为论述主线,探讨这一活动的时代意义。

Pichen Lee took up the advocacy of the animal protection movement in her middle age. By disseminating the concept of anti-slaughter, becoming a vegan, and translating the Sutras of the Buddha. she become a bridge of communication between eastern and western communities of the movement. In 1930＇ s, China was in turmoil. Based on this background, this article focuses on her action of advocating anti-slaughter and the movement of animal protection, and analying the meaning in epoch.