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A central teaching in Buddhism is "ahimsa"-- non-injury. Buddha taught compassion for all beings, and this included animals. Because Buddhists believe that every life, no matter in what form, is the most precious thing in the world, a Buddhist would not participate in killing any animals, even when they don't have to do it themselves (buying meat at the market i.e.). There are even some Buddhists (and this practice can also be found in another Eastern religion-- Jainism) who are so concerned about doing no harm to any living being that they will not step on an ants or kill a bug.
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''Those who don't respect life, don't deserve one'' - Ghandi
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What do Buddhist vegetarians eat?
Most vegetarian Buddhists eat rice. Basically what other vegetarians eat. Some Buddhists do not eat onions or garlic.
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...
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.
Where do most Buddhists livenowdays?
The majority of the world's Buddhists live in Asia.
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.
Is there any particular food that Buddhism can't eat?
Strictly speaking, no. However, many Buddhists, especially Mahayana Buddhists, give up eating meat as a manifestation of their compassion.The Fifth Precept forbids the consumption of alcohol. In this spirit, most practicing Buddhists abstain from drugs as well.Some Mahayana Buddhists also abstain from strong foods such as onions, leeks and garlic, believing that they may inflame the spirit.Some Buddhists, even if they are not vegetarian, avoid meat from carnivores (including birds of prey), believing that they may transfer their blood lust to the eater, although this is not found in the Tripitika.
What are the most known cultures about being vegetarian?
In India most people are vegetarian.
What types of Buddhists are vegetarian?
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. .
