Click here to see a marvelous animated short film, “The Meatrix,” the story of a pig who discovers what really happens on factory farms. It’s been making the web rounds since 2003; more than 15 million people have seen it and it’s been translated into 28 languages. Now, in honor of the Dalai Lama’s upcoming visit to NYC (Sept. 23-25), the creators of this ingenious spoof (and its sequel) have translated it into Tibetan.

“We feel the Dalai Lama’s visit is a fitting occasion to release this Tibetan translation,” said Diane Hatz, executive producer of “The Meatrix,” in a press release. “‘The Meatrix’ is a film about problems on today’s industrial farms, problems such as environmental destruction, animal welfare issues, and the negative impact on farmers and local communities. His Holiness teaches that we must learn to be compassionate, and respect for the environment and all beings are essential tenets of Buddhism.”

The folks at Sustainable Table and Free Range Studios provide this helpful information page, as well an excellent sustainable agriculture blog.