Question 1: Why do monks eat vegetarian food? It turns out that monks can eat meat. The Buddhist scripture "Guangben of Precepts" makes it very clear: Buddhism has no requirements for vegetarianism. What Buddhism prohibits is "meat". This meat is not our current concept, it refers to animal foods such as chicken, duck, and fish. The meat we are talking about now is called "Xingxing" in Buddhism, not "Meat". In the Buddhist scriptures, the word meat is not pronounced as hun, but rather as xun, which means smoked and refers to vegetables with a smoky smell. "Meat is the smell of vegetables." "The Brahma Net Sutra" is more specific: "If a Buddhist is not allowed to eat the five pungents. Garlic, onions, green onions, orchid onions, and Xingqu are the five pungents." Meat is these five vegetables. The word "鍤" starts from the head of grass instead of from the side of meat, which shows that the original meaning of "鍤" is a plant rather than an animal. As for why "鍤" changed from a plant to an animal, I can't explain it in a few words. I will introduce it separately later. Buddhism believes that eating meat dissipates popularity, damages sincerity, and makes it difficult to communicate with gods, so it is strictly prohibited. Twice, I went to the temple to eat vegetarian food and saw onions and garlic in the dishes. It can be seen that the monks in the temple have not yet read the Buddhist scriptures thoroughly. So much food is wasted.
Whether monks can eat meat is based on different situations and should be treated individually without making generalizations. Buddhism is divided into Mahayana and Hinayana. Mahayana is about saving people with one heart and using self-salvation as the means to save others, so you cannot eat any meat. Hinayana seeks to save oneself rather than save others, and is allowed to eat three kinds of "pure meat" (the "three pure meats" are: "one is killed without my eyes seeing it; two is killed for me without hearing it; three is killed for me without any suspicion"). "). For "sick monks", that is, sick monks, a humanitarian policy is implemented, special care is given, and any meat can be eaten. Today, foreign monks in countries such as India and Sri Lanka, as well as monks from Mongolian, Tibetan, Dai and other ethnic minorities in China, are allowed to eat meat.
In the early stages of Buddhism being introduced into China, it was too late to form Chinese characteristics. So at that time, monks could still eat meat. Monks were not allowed to eat meat. It was more than 1,400 years ago that Xiao Yan, Emperor Wu of Liang Dynasty in the Southern Dynasty, first proposed.
In Chinese history, Xiao Yan can be regarded as the most lovable emperor. He is a devout believer in Buddhism and calls himself the "Three Treasures Slave". I almost went crazy thinking about becoming a monk. He actually left his post without permission four times and ran to Tongtai Temple, where he gave up his body and became a monk. An emperor voluntarily gave up all legal rights and interests, even his body, and became the temple property of Tongtai Temple. Of course, he would no longer interfere with the court's affairs. However, at that time, there was no deputy emperor who could act on behalf of the emperor in accordance with the law when the emperor was unable to perform his duties. At that time, it was not popular to temporarily appoint acting cadres. No one could become emperor until Xiao Yan died. "A country cannot live without a king for a day." Things are simply troublesome. The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty held countless conferences and meetings and conducted emergency consultations. After much discussion and research, the only way was to redeem the emperor. So he immediately withdrew cash from the treasury and approached Tongtai Temple to discuss the purchase. Tongtai Temple is profitable, so of course it will cooperate. Finally, in accordance with the principles of market economy, Xiao Yan was acquired through equal exchange. Immediately restore his body *** 2 and allow him to continue in his leadership position. Xiao Yan resolutely sacrificed himself, but his level was too high and he couldn't help himself. It only benefits Dong Thai Temple and generates revenue again and again. If someone other than Xiao Yan, who was infinitely loyal to the cause of Buddhism, had done this, it could only be considered to be for kickbacks.
Xiao Yan never let go of the scroll, and he knew the Mahaparinirvana Sutra by heart. The scriptures stipulate: "Abstain from killing living things." Xiao Yan thought, learn to use it flexibly, and simply stop eating meat! If you can't eat meat, what's the use of killing animals? Once you decide, take action immediately. Urgent message: Subjects advocate vegetarianism. Monks are not allowed to eat meat. The ancestors of the gods of heaven and earth enjoy the treatment of monks. What is the treatment of a monk? That is to say, the offerings to the gods and ancestors of heaven and earth are no longer allowed to use pig heads, but all are replaced with pig heads and pork made of flour. As soon as Chrysostom opens his mouth, he calls out a hundred promises. For a time, vegetarians "had lost half of their household registrations in the world."
It can be seen that monks are not allowed to eat meat, which is completely a rule evolved by Xiao Yan from the perspective of "no killing".
Question 2: Why do monks need to be vegetarian? The necessity of vegetarianism for monks was popularized in Sino-speaking Buddhism because of the promotion of Emperor Wu of Liang Dynasty in the Southern and Northern Dynasties. It is one of the characteristics of Sino-speaking Buddhism. The monks in Southeast Asia only have the commandment not to kill, but not to be vegetarian.
Tibetan Buddhist monks, except for some eminent monks who swear not to eat meat for life, also have the habit of eating meat.
Question 3: Why do monks have to eat vegetarian food? According to traditional Chinese medicine, eating vegetarian food can open up the Qi meridians and reduce desires, making people live longer and healthier.
According to Western medicine, humans do not need the amino acids contained in meat, and eating meat will hinder the absorption of nutrients.
In terms of cause and effect, eating meat is equivalent to killing animals for pleasure, which will lead to bad karma.
In terms of motivation, eating meat will increase the suffering of all sentient beings, which is not compassionate.
Question 4: Why do monks fast? Whether monks can eat meat is based on different situations and should be treated individually without making generalizations.
The trend of vegetarianism has existed since ancient times. It was already very popular before Buddhism was introduced to China. The vegetarian diet in ancient times was not due to the backward economy at that time. There was no meat to eat, so we had to eat vegetables. But at that time, the dietary concept of "nourishing, helping, benefiting and replenishing" had emerged, advocating "five grains as nourishment and five fruits as help". This is recorded in detail in the earliest medical classic "Huangdi Neijing". But the main reason is the influence of Lao and Zhuang’s philosophy of quietness and inaction. A large number of reclusive literati advocated nature and believed that eating meat makes people's Qi turbid, while eating vegetarian food makes people clear their Qi. Pursue clean energy and strongly adhere to the principle of vegetarianism.
Being vegetarian is a good thing. But later on, he became obsessed with it. It can be seen that everything should not be excessive. "Hanshu" records such an incident: There was a man named Zhou Ze who ate vegetarian meals and became malnourished and sick. His wife blamed him and asked why he tortured himself like this. When Zhou Ze heard this, he became furious. Immediately, he sent his wife to jail for "violating the fast". "Breaking the fast" was not a minor crime at that time. It was probably similar to "seriously disrupting social order" now. As for those who are "reckless in fasting", they will be beheaded. What exactly is the crime of "being careless during fasting"? Without detailed research, you will definitely not be able to guess. It was actually quite funny, but I just accidentally farted while eating vegetarian food. No one would have expected to be beheaded for farting.
The fine tradition of vegetarianism was later snatched away by Buddhism introduced from abroad.
It turns out that monks can eat meat. The Buddhist scripture "Guangben of Precepts" makes it very clear: Buddhism has no requirements for vegetarianism. What Buddhism prohibits is "meat". This meat is not our current concept, it refers to animal foods such as chicken, duck, and fish. The meat we are talking about now is called "Xingxing" in Buddhism, not "Meat". In the Buddhist scriptures, the word meat is not pronounced as hun, but rather as xun, which means smoked and refers to vegetables with a smoky smell. "Meat is the smell of vegetables." "The Brahma Net Sutra" is more specific: "If a Buddhist is not allowed to eat the five pungents. Garlic, onions, green onions, orchid onions, and Xingqu are the five pungents." Meat is these five vegetables. The word "鍤" starts from the head of grass instead of from the side of meat, which shows that the original meaning of "鍤" is a plant rather than an animal. As for why "鍤" changed from a plant to an animal, I can't explain it in a few words. I will introduce it separately later. Buddhism believes that eating meat dissipates popularity, damages sincerity, and makes it difficult to communicate with gods, so it is strictly prohibited. Twice, I went to the temple to eat vegetarian food and saw onions and garlic in the dishes. It can be seen that the monks in the temple have not yet read the Buddhist scriptures thoroughly. So much food is wasted.
Whether monks can eat meat is based on different situations and should be treated individually without making generalizations. Buddhism is divided into Mahayana and Hinayana. Mahayana is about saving people with one heart and using self-salvation as the means to save others, so you cannot eat any meat. Hinayana seeks to save oneself rather than save others, and is allowed to eat three kinds of "pure meat" (the "three pure meats" are: "one is killed without my eyes seeing it; two is killed for me without hearing it; three is killed for me without any suspicion"). "). For "sick monks", that is, sick monks, a humanitarian policy is implemented, special care is given, and any meat can be eaten. Today, foreign monks in countries such as India and Sri Lanka, as well as monks from Mongolian, Tibetan, Dai and other ethnic minorities in China, are allowed to eat meat.
In the early stages of Buddhism being introduced into China, it was too late to form Chinese characteristics. So at that time, monks could still eat meat. Monks were not allowed to eat meat. It was more than 1,400 years ago that Xiao Yan, Emperor Wu of Liang Dynasty in the Southern Dynasty, first proposed.
In Chinese history, Xiao Yan can be regarded as the most lovable emperor. He is a devout believer in Buddhism and calls himself the "Three Treasures Slave". I almost went crazy thinking about becoming a monk. He actually left his post without permission four times and ran to Tongtai Temple, where he gave up his body and became a monk. An emperor voluntarily gave up all legal rights and interests, even his body, and became the property of Tongtai Temple. Of course, he would no longer interfere with the affairs of the court. However, at that time, there was no deputy emperor who could act on behalf of the emperor in accordance with the law when the emperor was unable to perform his duties.
At that time, it was not popular to temporarily appoint acting cadres. No one could become emperor until Xiao Yan died. "A country cannot live without a king for a day." Things are simply troublesome. The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty held countless conferences and meetings and conducted emergency consultations. After much discussion and research, the only way was to redeem the emperor. So he immediately withdrew cash from the treasury and approached Tongtai Temple to discuss the purchase. Tongtai Temple is profitable, so of course it will cooperate. Finally, in accordance with the principles of market economy, Xiao Yan was acquired through equal exchange. Immediately reinstate him as a human being and allow him to continue in his leadership role. Xiao Yan resolutely sacrificed himself, but his level was too high and he couldn't help himself. It only benefits Dong Thai Temple and generates revenue again and again. If Xiao was not infinitely loyal to the cause of Buddhism... >>
Question 5: Why are only Chinese monks vegetarian? Chinese monks are vegetarian! Chinese vegetarian dishes have a long history and exquisite cooking art. However, Thai monks, Japanese monks, Korean monks, Japanese lamas, Hinayana, Mahayana and even Tantra Buddhist countries all have monks who are not vegetarian! ? What is going on?
Do readers remember that there was an unprecedented record in history where an emperor sacrificed his life to become a monk three times and was finally redeemed by his ministers with money? Yes, he is Xiao Yan, Emperor Wu of Liang Dynasty in the Southern Dynasties, who made Chinese monks adhere to the vegetarian creed. The controversy over vegetarianism mainly comes from the Buddhist scriptures, which allow the three kinds of pure meat, the Buyi Jiao, and the Jiaoyi Jiao, which abstain from eating meat.
Since low standards and high standards will lead to two completely opposite results of meat and vegetarian food, before Emperor Wu of Liang Dynasty, monks were allowed to freely realize and selectively abide by the records of Mahayana classics. , but there is no provision in the law. However, Emperor Wu Liang was well versed in Buddhism and truly understood the key points of Mahayana Buddhism's teachings of compassion. Therefore, he not only issued an edict to "stop killing and sacrifice in ancestral temples", prohibiting ancestral temples from using meat for sacrifices, but also prohibited imperial doctors from using "synthetic medicine" , a more important historic measure is that Emperor Wu of Liang set an example and enforced it with the support of royal law.
To this end, Emperor Wu of Liang personally wrote an article titled "Cut Off Wine and Meat" to announce this historic measure.
In the "Essay on Cutting Out Wine and Meat", in addition to quoting the basis of Mahayana scriptures such as the Mahaparinirvana Sutra, the Lenggong Sutra, and the Yangjumo Luo Sutra, Emperor Wu of Liang also cited various reasons in detail to fully persuade the monks to follow the .
1. There are nine reasons why monks are "inferior to the heretics" if they continue to eat fish and meat. However, first-class Buddhist teachings require first-class talents to spread the Dharma. If they are inferior to the heretics, they will be living up to the dignity of the monks.
2. Monks who indulge in wine and meat all the time are also suspected of being inferior to lay people in nine ways. Sangha wants to lead the community and be the refuge of the masses. How can he behave worse than lay people?
3. If a monk eats meat, he will be far away from the sravaka Dharma, Pratyekabuddha Dharma, Bodhisattva path, Buddhahood and other 46 obstacles to practice.
4. When monks eat meat, they will sow 116 evil causes such as demonic behavior, hell seeds, and terror.
5. If you believe that what the Buddha said is true? You cannot see clearly or think clearly just because you have not yet attained the Tao Eye. The flesh of living beings has been destined to be dependents in the past. Once you eat meat, you will have The result of a close relative becoming an enemy.
6. Eating sentient beings creates obstacles in both rationality and practical affairs. The rationality obstacle is "ignorance and lack of wisdom", which in vernacular means "becoming stupid". The obstacle is that on the path of spiritual practice, it is easy for people to be disturbed and lead astray. Of course, the wise Emperor Wu of Liang, in addition to his profound and profound wishes, also understood that good intentions may not always have a good response. Implementing the new creed will definitely encounter some backlash: Therefore, he simply set an example and swore that if he could not do it, "Wish to All powerful ghosts and gods must first endure hardships to cure Xiao Yan's body, and then they will suffer the hell of King Yama and all kinds of suffering, and even all living beings will become Buddhas. Disciple Xiao Yan is still in the Abi Hell. "That's cool enough!"
The emperor did not become a monk, but he swore a poisonous oath to ensure that he would abide by the tenets of the monks. The publication of this article on abstaining from alcohol and meat is tantamount to the forced elimination of monks and nuns who have bad behavior and continues the Buddha's wise life. However, in order to gain the recognition of the religious consciousness of all monks, Emperor Wu of Liang then invited 198 monks and nuns to hold a seminar in the palace. Discuss the controversy over "the prohibition of meat in the law and the law of confession of meat-eating".
Emperor Wu of Liang asked fifty questions with profound Buddhist knowledge and careful thinking. Through the answers of three lawyers, he could clearly identify various erroneous views that occurred.
In summary, the teaching of the three pure meats is a gradual teaching. If we follow the ultimate correct understanding, Buddhism does not allow eating meat. In other words, people with strong roots will not understand the teachings of the three pure meats. , you will know by inferences the ultimate meaning of not eating meat, and those who are dull will have to wait for the good teacher to further quote the scriptures to explain clearly, or they must use the king's method as a tool to drink like Emperor Wu of Liang.
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Question 6: Why does it not affect the normal functions of the body when monks only eat vegetarian food, and some people are even still very fat? Chinese people, who have always been particular about good food, pay more attention to vegetarian food, fruits and light food as their living standards improve. Vegetarian restaurants and vegetarian shops have already been built in many big cities such as Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Harbin, Shanghai, Xi'an, and Hangzhou, and their business is booming
day by day. Vegetarianism has been popular in Western developed countries for many years. Long-term research in the scientific and medical circles has confirmed that vegetarianism is of great benefit to human health. Some experts pointed out that this century is an era of vegetarianism that advocates nature, health and practices human environmental protection.
A light and simple diet can reduce the incidence of disease. Some people once thought that carnivorous animals are more ferocious and strong, so they concluded that it would be good for people to eat more meat. In fact, this is a big misunderstanding. The ancients said: If you want to live forever, your intestines should be clean. Relevant experts pointed out that the intestines of animals are very short, and the absorption and excretion cycle of meat after eating is also very short. However, the intestines of the human body are much longer than those of animals, and it is impossible to discharge the waste after eating meat in a short period of time. This may contaminate the internal organs and cause illness. Intake of too much meat will cause acidic blood. According to clinical observations, 70% of human diseases occur in acidic bodies, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, etc., which are mostly caused by eating too much meat. Relevant scientists studied the food composition of seven countries and found that the countries with the highest meat consumption also had the highest rates of coronary heart disease and mortality among their citizens, while vegetarians had relatively lower rates of coronary heart disease and mortality.
"The Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic" says: "The changes in the fat are enough to cause big boils, and the symptoms are as if they are weak." This means that people who eat fish and meat and the thick taste of fat for a long time are enough to produce big boils in their bodies. Boils come, and the possibility of getting sick is as easy as holding an empty container to accept something. Experts generally believe that vegetarian foods are rich in variety, nutritious, delicious, clean and hygienic, and can help reduce the body's blood fat content and avoid pathological changes caused by improper cooking of meat. Vegetarians are bound to have fewer diseases and live longer. result. There is an investigation report. In 1985, the third department of Shanghai Eighth Five Hospital conducted a comprehensive physical examination on 100 vegetarians and 100 non-vegetarians in Suzhou and Shanghai. The results showed that the blood viscosity of the non-vegetarians was significantly higher. Higher than vegetarians, among 100 vegetarians, only 18 people suffer from cardiovascular diseases, while 67 meat eaters have no disease; among 100 vegetarians, 57 have no disease; among 100 meat eaters, only 57 have no disease. 8 people. The subjects of this examination are all elderly people over 60 years old. It proves that vegetarians will not have their blood viscosity increase as they age. As we all know, high blood viscosity is the cause of coronary heart disease and various chronic diseases.
Therefore, the impact of vegetarianism on human health is as follows: First, it can prevent high blood pressure. Someone once checked the blood pressure of most vegetarian Mormons and found that their blood pressure was 4 to 5 degrees lower than that of meat eaters. Some people's blood pressure will immediately drop by a little 3 degrees after they stop eating meat for a few months. However, , if you resume eating meat, your blood pressure will return to its original state within a few weeks. Second, it can lower cholesterol. Vegetarian foods contain less cholesterol than meat-based foods, while pure vegetarian foods contain no cholesterol at all. Vegetarians have lower blood cholesterol levels than ordinary people, and vegans have the lowest levels. Harvard Medical School in the United States conducted an experiment on vegetarianism. If a vegetarian eats half a pound of beef a day, his cholesterol will quickly increase by 19%, and his pulse rate will also accelerate. When the experiment ended and they returned to a vegetarian diet, their cholesterol returned to its original state within 10 to 14 days. The British medical community conducted a follow-up survey on 1,100 subjects and found that if cholesterol and blood pressure are properly controlled, heart disease can be effectively prevented, and the rate of heart disease among vegetarians is much lower than that among meat eaters. Third, vegetarians are less susceptible to cancer.
Scientists have confirmed that various cancers are related to dietary structure. Long-term high-fat diet will promote thymus atrophy and inhibit the immune function of lymphocytes. People's continuous intake of high-fat foods will only increase the risk of breast cancer, intestinal cancer, prostate cancer, etc. incidence and mortality, and vegetables and fruits contain inexhaustible anti-cancer factors. A survey by scientists found that Shanghainese in the United States are 4 to 7 times more likely to suffer from cancer than Shanghainese in China. This may be directly related to the American high-fat diet. Fourth, vegetarians are less likely to suffer from gallstones. Medical experts from the University of Oxford in the UK conducted an experiment on 700 vegetarian women and concluded that their chance of suffering from gallstones is only one-half of that of the average person; fifth, vegetarians are less likely to suffer from diabetes. Relevant research reports point out that meat or fat will hinder the metabolism of insulin, so vegetarians are less likely to suffer from diabetes. A survey of 25,000 experimenters followed for 21 years fully confirmed this; sixth, vegetarians are less likely to suffer from bone disease Loose...>>
Question 7: Why does Buddhism advocate vegetarianism? Whether it is still permissible to eat meat depends on different situations and should be treated separately without making generalizations.
The trend of vegetarianism has existed since ancient times. It was already very popular before Buddhism was introduced to China. The vegetarian diet in ancient times was not due to the backward economy at that time. There was no meat to eat, so we had to eat vegetables. But at that time, the dietary concept of "nourishing, helping, benefiting and replenishing" had emerged, advocating "five grains as nourishment and five fruits as help". This is recorded in detail in the earliest medical classic "Huangdi Neijing". But the main reason is still the influence of Lao and Zhuang’s philosophy of quietness and inaction. A large number of reclusive literati advocated nature and believed that eating meat makes people's Qi turbid, while eating vegetarian food makes people clear their Qi. Pursue clean energy and strongly adhere to the principle of vegetarianism.
Being vegetarian is a good thing. But later on, he became obsessed with it. It can be seen that everything should not be excessive. "Hanshu" records such an incident: There was a man named Zhou Ze who ate vegetarian meals and became malnourished and sick. His wife blamed him and asked why he tortured himself like this. When Zhou Ze heard this, he became furious. Immediately, he sent his wife to jail for "violating the fast". "Breaking the fast" was not a minor crime at that time. It was probably similar to "seriously disrupting social order" now. As for those who are "reckless in fasting", they will be beheaded. What exactly is the crime of "being careless during fasting"? Without detailed research, you will definitely not be able to guess. It was actually quite funny, but I just accidentally farted while eating vegetarian food. No one would have expected to be beheaded for farting.
The fine tradition of vegetarianism was later snatched away by Buddhism introduced from abroad.
It turns out that monks can eat meat. The Buddhist scripture "Guangben of Precepts" makes it very clear: Buddhism has no requirements for vegetarianism. What Buddhism prohibits is "meat". This meat is not our current concept, it refers to animal foods such as chicken, duck, and fish. The meat we are talking about now is called "Xingxing" in Buddhism, not "Meat". In the Buddhist scriptures, the word meat is not pronounced as hun, but rather as xun, which means smoked and refers to vegetables with a smoky smell. "Meat is the smell of vegetables." "The Brahma Net Sutra" is more specific: "If a Buddhist is not allowed to eat the five pungents. Garlic, onions, green onions, orchid onions, and Xingqu are the five pungents." Meat is these five vegetables. The word "鍤" starts from the head of grass instead of from the side of meat, which shows that the original meaning of "鍤" is a plant rather than an animal. As for why "鍤" changed from a plant to an animal, I can't explain it in a few words. I will introduce it separately later. Buddhism believes that eating meat dissipates popularity, damages sincerity, and makes it difficult to communicate with gods, so it is strictly prohibited. Twice, I went to the temple to eat vegetarian food and saw onions and garlic in the dishes. It can be seen that the monks in the temple have not yet read the Buddhist scriptures thoroughly. So much food is wasted.
Whether monks can eat meat is based on different situations and should be treated individually without making generalizations. Buddhism is divided into Mahayana and Hinayana. Mahayana is about saving people with one heart and using self-salvation as the means to save others, so you cannot eat any meat. Hinayana seeks to save oneself rather than save others, and is allowed to eat three kinds of "pure meat" (the "three pure meats" are: "one is killed without my eyes seeing it; two is killed for me without hearing it; three is killed for me without any suspicion"). "). For "sick monks", that is, sick monks, a humanitarian policy is implemented, special care is given, and any meat can be eaten. Today, foreign monks in countries such as India and Sri Lanka, as well as monks from Mongolian, Tibetan, Dai and other ethnic minorities in China, are allowed to eat meat.
In the early stages of Buddhism being introduced into China, it was too late to form Chinese characteristics. So at that time, monks could still eat meat. Monks were not allowed to eat meat. It was more than 1,400 years ago that Xiao Yan, Emperor Wu of Liang Dynasty in the Southern Dynasty, first proposed.
In Chinese history, Xiao Yan can be regarded as the most lovable emperor. He is a devout believer in Buddhism and calls himself the "Three Treasures Slave". I almost went crazy thinking about becoming a monk. He actually left his post without permission four times and ran to Tongtai Temple, where he gave up his body and became a monk. An emperor voluntarily gave up all legal rights and interests, even his body, and became the property of Tongtai Temple. Of course, he would no longer interfere with the affairs of the court. However, at that time, there was no deputy emperor who could act on behalf of the emperor in accordance with the law when the emperor was unable to perform his duties. At that time, it was not popular to temporarily appoint acting cadres. No one could become emperor until Xiao Yan died. "A country cannot live without a king for a day." Things are simply troublesome. The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty held countless conferences and meetings and conducted emergency consultations. After much discussion and research, the only way was to redeem the emperor. So he immediately withdrew cash from the treasury and approached Tongtai Temple to discuss the purchase. Tongtai Temple is profitable, so of course it will cooperate. Finally, in accordance with the principles of market economy, Xiao Yan was acquired through equal exchange. Immediately reinstate him as a human being and allow him to continue in his leadership role. Xiao Yan resolutely sacrificed himself, but his level was too high and he couldn't help himself. It only benefits Dong Thai Temple and generates revenue again and again. If Xiao Yan, who is not infinitely loyal to the cause of Buddhism, had done this,...>>
Question 8: Why are monks so strong when they eat vegetarian food? For the body, it is important to pay attention to daily habits, diet and rest. Only in order to keep fit.
A vegetarian diet can purify the blood, prevent constipation and hemorrhoids, beautify the skin, and calm the mood. Compared with meat, vegetarianism has many health benefits. But if you only eat vegetarian food, be careful not to suffer from nutritional deficiencies.
Benefits of vegetarianism:
1. Vegetarianism is the most natural way to live longer.
2. Vegetarian food is the most effective and fundamental beauty product.
3. A vegetarian diet can reduce the incidence of cancer, especially rectal cancer and colon cancer.
4. A vegetarian diet can reduce the occurrence of chronic diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity.
5. Vegetarian diet helps increase bone density and prevent osteoporosis. A high-protein diet is the cause of osteoporosis.
6. Vegetarian food is a good medicine for losing weight.
7. Vegetarian diet can make the brain smarter.
8. Vegetarian diet makes people gentle.
9. Vegetarian food makes people energetic.
10. Vegetarian food is good for your health.
11. Vegetarians can stay away from animal diseases such as bird flu.
The disadvantages of being a vegetarian are: you must pay attention to balanced nutrition, and you cannot just follow a vegetarian diet. Don’t be a long-term vegetarian before the age of 35 to 40, especially girls. You can eat more vegetables, but being vegetarian, especially for a long time, such as being a vegetarian between 25 and 35, is actually very bad for the body. During this period, the body needs time of energy.
Question 9: Why do Chinese Buddhist believers become vegetarians? Senior brother, if you reach the point where there is no color, no sound, no scent, no scent, no matter what you eat, it won’t matter. Because in your eyes everything is no longer different, meat is no longer meat, and killing means transcendence. If you do not reach this state, you will be guilty of sin and will receive evil retribution. This is my first answer, so I'm not sure if it's correct, so please forgive me.
Question 10: Why are monks vegetarian? That was a thing in ancient times. Li Shimin allowed those who broke the precept to eat meat