I know the religion speaks of not harming any living creature, was wondering if this would refer to food also.
2006-12-17 12:35:31 · 7 answers · asked by D-Fox 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, not at all. More Buddhists are probably vegetarians than vegans. It's not a "requirement" to be either, but it usually applies to most Buddhists depending on their personal beliefs. The Buddha left it for each individual to decide for themselves. As long as you are not killing the animal yourself, it is perfectly fine to be a Buddhist and not be a vegetarian or vegan.
2006-12-17 12:46:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Buddhists are vegetarian or Vegan.
I practise Zen every morning; and I am neither vegetarian or vegan. I only eat enough meat to provide my body what it needs that can not be obtained via a vegetarian diet.
I tried to go vegetarian twice and nearly died both times.
If you want to go vegan, and you can be healthy on a vegan diet; go for it; but you should not beat yourself up should your body need some meat to live a healthy life.
2006-12-17 12:46:20 · answer #2 · answered by Rev. Two Bears 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I dont think they would look at it as food... they would prolly look at it as someones relative. Because of reencarnation and darma. They believe we may come back to live a life of another living creature based on our Darma.
2006-12-17 12:41:33 · answer #3 · answered by dont want stalkers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to start up , no need at all . . but when you keep seeking for it..You will give up ...finally you will end up like... you are ready to feed yourself to a lion. keep seeking.
1. I undertake the precept to refrain from destroying living beings.
2. I undertake the precept to refrain from stealing.
3. I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual misconduct (adultery, rape, pre-maritial sex, etc).
4. I undertake the precept to refrain from false speech (lying).
5. I undertake the precept to refrain from intoxicants which lead to heedlessness.
2006-12-17 12:42:15 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, even the Dalai Lama eats a little meat. This was recommended by his doctor
2006-12-17 12:38:22 · answer #5 · answered by Nemesis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.buddhainfo.net
The goal is to eliminate or come beyond all suffering. Natural by-products of animals (milk, eggs etc.) do not cause suffering in fact, their production eliviates it.; therefore veganism is not necessary. Most tend toward vegitarianism, but as one has said, you have to pay attention to the bodys needs also.
2006-12-17 12:43:42 · answer #6 · answered by Clear thinker 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you go to hell if your buddah ill tell you that much
2006-12-17 12:37:50 · answer #7 · answered by go getter 1 · 0⤊ 5⤋