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2007-05-18 03:06:03 · 4 answers · asked by andrea april a 1 in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

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Interesting paper on that topic here: http://online.sfsu.edu/~rone/Buddhism/Buddhist%20Diet.htm

"Buddhism, in general, fundamentally prohibits any and all animal meat or intoxicants at all times. However, with further investigation, there are some unusual or less-well-known additions or exceptions to this relatively simple guideline. The reasons behind these restrictions are slightly more complex and warrant further discussion. It is necessary to note that, like many other faiths and traditions, there are various translations, interpretations, and degrees of tolerance within Buddhism."

2007-05-18 03:20:50 · answer #1 · answered by Maureen 7 · 0 0

Surprisingly Buddhists are not prevented from eating anything. It is the way in which the food is procured that is important.

When monks and nuns feed themselves by alms, they must eat whatever leftover foods which are given to them including meat. Exception to this alms rule is when monks and nuns have seen, heard or known that animal(s) have been specifically killed for alms, in which case, consumption of such meat would be karmically negative.

Permissibility of meat eating differ among different Buddhist sects. Theravada Pali Cannon record instances of Buddha eating meat which were specifically purchased for Buddha.

Intoxicants are one of the few things which are prohibited. Anything which contradicts the enlightenment process is.

2007-05-18 04:06:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

In buddhism nothing is being prohobited to eat.But we must understand our selves that how bad it is to eat the flesh of an innocent living being.(Eating meat)

2007-05-19 00:36:37 · answer #3 · answered by Ishara G 2 · 0 0

None.

2007-05-18 03:18:37 · answer #4 · answered by S K 7 · 0 0

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