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The following types of meat are un-allowable for Monks : the flesh of human beings, elephants, horses, dogs, snakes, lions, tigers, leopards, bears, and hyenas (panthers). Human beings, horses, and elephants were regarded as too noble to be used as food. The other types of meat were forbidden either on grounds that they were repulsive or dangerous.
However raw flesh and blood are allowed at Mahavagga.VI.10.2 only when one is possessed by "non-human beings" !!!
The Mahayana Buddhist challenged the traditional Buddhist attitude towards meat eating and believed that it conflicted with the principles of compassion, harmlessness and non injury to living creatures. They questioned how a bodhisattva, who wished to treat all living beings as though they were himself, would accept eating the flesh of any living being. They declared that men should feel affinity with all living beings, as if they were their own kin and refrain from eating meat.
The Lankavatara Sutra openly criticized the meat eating habits of the Theravada School and concluded thus;All meat eating in any form or manner and in any circumstances is prohibited unconditionally and once and for all. Meat eating is not prohibited in Vajrayana Buddhism also.
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∙ 13y agoThe following types of meat are un-allowable for Monks : the flesh of human beings, elephants, horses, dogs, snakes, lions, tigers, leopards, bears, and hyenas (panthers). Human beings, horses, and elephants were regarded as too noble to be used as food. The other types of meat were forbidden either on grounds that they were repulsive or dangerous.
However raw flesh and blood are allowed at Mahavagga.VI.10.2 only when one is possessed by "non-human beings" !!!
The Mahayana Buddhist challenged the traditional Buddhist attitude towards meat eating and believed that it conflicted with the principles of compassion, harmlessness and non injury to living creatures. They questioned how a bodhisattva, who wished to treat all living beings as though they were himself, would accept eating the flesh of any living being. They declared that men should feel affinity with all living beings, as if they were their own kin and refrain from eating meat.
The Lankavatara Sutra openly criticized the meat eating habits of the Theravada School and concluded thus;All meat eating in any form or manner and in any circumstances is prohibited unconditionally and once and for all. Meat eating is not prohibited in Vajrayana Buddhism also.
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Do buddhist eat beef?
The are few strict rules that all Buddhists have to follow, as such many Buddhists will eat beef. A large number may choose not to eat meat or have taken vows about what they may or may not eat or drink.
Why don't Buddhists eat beef?
Because when you eat meat you kill a animal to eat it and they don't want to kill so that's why Buddhists don't eat meat.
What religion doesnt eat chicken?
Hindu.
Can Buddhists eat past noon?
Lay Buddhists can eat whenever they want. Buddhist Monks and Nuns typically do not eat after noon.
What do Buddhist vegetarians eat?
Most vegetarian Buddhists eat rice. Basically what other vegetarians eat. Some Buddhists do not eat onions or garlic.
Do gurkhas eat beef?
Some don't. Gurkhas are Hindu, Buddhists and many religious backgrounds. Hindus treat cows as their holy animals. So, the religion don't allow them..
Do buddhists eat fish?
yes
What do Buddhists do on a pilgrimage?
they eat food
Do buddhists eat eggs?
Depends on the Buddhist.
What are dietary restrictions for Buddhists?
Some of the dietary restrictions for Buddhists include meat and fish. Some Buddhists also do not eat leeks, onions, and garlic.
Do Buddhists eat lamb?
All Buddhists do not eat lamb. All of any group do not act the same way. Some Buddhists are vegetarian, some have more omnivorous diets. The only restraint is that a Buddhist should not specifically require an animal be killed for him to eat.
What food restrictions are followed by Buddhists?
Buddhism has no rules so Buddhists may eat any food. Monks would be likely to eat less meat but will eat anything offered to them. The Buddha taught of UPAYA KAUSALA (skillful means) which basically means that Buddhists should decide for themselves in accordance with the siuation, what to do e.g. in Tibet, where vegetables are hard to grow, monks happily eat meat.
