Silk

[akali]

Hi I'm wondering if TTR has said anything about using silk.  I know it's part of Tibetan culture, and most katas are made of silk, as it is a very fine material. . . however, many many silkworms are killed, boiled alive, to make silk.  I admit, I have bought silk katas, but I wonder if any others feel conflicted about this, and what lamas have said?

[Joey]

Hi I'm wondering if TTR has said anything about using silk.  I know it's part of Tibetan culture, and most katas are made of silk, as it is a very fine material. . . however, many many silkworms are killed, boiled alive, to make silk.  I admit, I have bought silk katas, but I wonder if any others feel conflicted about this, and what lamas have said?

actually, most khatas are made using cotton weaved in a special way.

personally, i wouldnt purchase silk products as many silkworms are killed for it.

[SharpPudding]

I have silk ties,.. I dunno if my khatas are silk,... Silk is a pain anyways, can't wash it, no problem giving it up for me