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There are many Buddhist traditions. Some are vegetarian and some aren't. Even within a single tradition, some sanghas (communities of practitioners) are vegetarian and some aren't. For example, some Zen Buddhists are vegetarian and some aren't. So there's no general answer that can be given to this question. There is no consensus because there is no common creed in Buddhism. Instead, the Buddha gave his followers recommended practices and instructed them to find out for themselves. He did tell his followers not to kill but to cherish all life. However, he himself was a mendicant, and, when someone gave him meat, he ate it.
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Do budhists eat chicken?
No, Buddhists are strictly vegetarian
What is the Buddhist view on the sanctity of life?
Many Buddhists respect the lives of animals, and the original Buddhists were vegetarian.
Are Buddhists vegetarians?
Some are and some are not. There is no rule saying you have to be vegetarian.
Why does Buddhism require a strict vegetarian diet?
It does not, though many Buddhists are vegetarians.
Are Bhutanese Buddhists vegetarian?
They say they are,but their typical dish is rain,veggies and fish...
What do Buddhist vegetarians eat?
Most vegetarian Buddhists eat rice. Basically what other vegetarians eat. Some Buddhists do not eat onions or 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 types of food do Buddhists eat?
In preparing food for anyone it is best to check for allergies or preferences before organizing the meal. This is as true for Buddhists as any other guests you may have. Many people think Buddhists eat only plain rice or hold to a strictly vegetarian diet (with no exceptions). In truth Buddhists are inclined to a vegetarian diet as eating meat implies that animals have suffered. This does not hold true in all cases. HH the Dalai Lama only came to a strictly vegetarian diet later in life as, in Tibet (his homeland), the opportunity for pursuing such a diet is limited. The only foods outside of a Buddhist's diet would be alcoholic drinks, and food prepared from animals slaughtered specifically at the request of the Buddhist. It is a point of propriety that Buddhists will eat whatever food is given to them in good faith - as is demonstrated by the story that the Buddha himself died of eating tainted meat given to him for a meal.
Do Buddhists eat pizza?
They may do. Buddhists vary widely in the diets they adopt. While monks and nuns are usually vegetarian, or even vegan, there is no reason why they can't have vegetarian pizza. Other followers of the faith have much wider diets, including meat, so I'm sure many of them enjoy pizza.
Are spider's vegetarian?
There are many different types of spiders, most of which are carnivorous (they eat insects) but some of which are vegetarian.
Is there such thing as a white meat vegetarian?
Yes. There are many differen types. A white meat vegetarian is a vegetarian that can eat chicken, fish and also vegges.
What types of gelling agent are vegetarian?
pigs fat.
