First of all, this is not necessary. It is not necessary to practice Buddhism, so there is no need to talk about whether it is necessary to be a vegetarian when chanting sutras and reciting mantras.

Secondly, according to the classic records, practitioners are advised to practice the practice of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva as the deity, whether it is the practice of Avalokitesvara with Thousand Eyes and Thousand Arms, the Eleven-faced Avalokitesvara, or the Zhunti Bodhisattva incarnation of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. You should eat three white foods - cheese rice - milk, cheese and rice. Don't eat anything else.

Third, of course, this is the best thing to do.

If conditions do not allow it, it is also allowed to make it simple and convenient.

Fourth, in summary. Classical narratives with clear sources should strictly follow the requirements of classics. This is the way to achieve the best and fastest results.

If you can’t do it but you haven’t given up on your homework and are still reciting mantras and chanting sutras, it is worthy of deep joy. Don't be afraid of being slow, just be afraid of standing still. Right?

Fifth, what you said about eating a vegetarian diet and observing the precepts are two issues.

Any practice requires observing the precepts, but observing the precepts does not mean being a vegetarian, and being a vegetarian does not mean observing the precepts.

It is smart and wise to adopt a vegetarian diet to ensure that one's own purity is not scattered and that one can better observe the precepts.

Sixth, to sum up, it is best to eat three white foods if you can. If you can’t, just eat vegetarian food. Otherwise, eat vegetarian food. Otherwise, eat meat side dishes. If that doesn’t work, eat meat. But don’t eat live food. Killed.

Seventh, the source of the Buddhist scriptures -

The "Eleven-faced God Mantra Sutra" says: "Walkers should only eat three white foods

, cheese and rice. "The one-word Heart Mantra Sutra in the Mo Dharma says: "Those who uphold the Dharma must eat three white foods, the so-called cheese and rice, and must not break the fast."

The "Dabao Pavilion Secret Dharani Sutra" says: "Bath cleanly, wear fresh and clean clothes, and eat three kinds of white food, which are called white rice, cheese and rice."

"All Dharmas, Merits, Virtue and Solemn King Sutra" says: "Only eat three kinds of white food, which are called white rice, cheese and cheese."< /p>

"The Sutra of Great Cloud Lun Asking for Rain" says: "Three kinds of white foods should be eaten, the so-called cow cheese and japonica rice.

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