Brian Jeffrey
The Story of Tam Pho:
Tran Van Pho, known as Tam Pho, was born in 1962 in Hoa Binh Thanh commune in Chau Thanh district and grew up in a farmer family. His dedication to agriculture and hard work led to prosperity.
A Change in Lifestyle:
Tam Pho decided to become a vegetarian, gather medicinal herbs to help the less fortunate, and dedicated his fields to rescuing cows and buffaloes.
Rescuing Animals:
After years of raising cattle, he felt compelled to save the animals from slaughter. His farm now shelters 17 cows and five buffaloes saved from slaughterhouses.
The Moral Compass:
Despite facing criticism and disbelief from locals, Tam Pho remains committed to his mission of rescuing as many animals as he can. He sees it as his life’s purpose.
Compassionate Acts:
Tam Pho shares anecdotes of rescued cows, their individual stories, and the respect he shows them even after they pass away, by maintaining graves with care and commemorating their lives.
A Farmer’s Legacy:
His legacy lies not only in his successful agricultural practices but also in the compassion he shows towards animals, embodying the values of empathy and kindness.
