#爆料#佛教素食一直以来都被认为是健康的饮食方式, both believers and monks practice the principle of non-killing. However, a recent survey has revealed an unexpected phenomenon: the monks are actually obese after eating vegetarian food! According to the survey, their meals are not only rich, but sometimes even comparable to a "big meal."
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Vegetarianism, advocated by Buddhism, has long been seen as a symbol of healthy eating. But a recent survey has opened our eyes to a surprising phenomenon: monks have become obese after eating vegetarian diets!
Most people tend to associate a vegetarian diet with weight loss, as a vegetarian diet is rich in vegetables, fruits, and grains, and its relatively low fat content makes it a good choice for staying in shape. But why did the monks buck the trend after becoming vegetarian?
First of all, we need to understand that the Buddhist vegetarian culture has many other rules for monks besides not eating meat. According to the Buddhist precepts, monks should observe the third of the ten precepts: "Do not take and do not give". This meant that not only could the monks not ask for food, but they could also not choose their favorite dishes. And in daily life, many temples will receive devotees to make a full offering of vegetarian food, that is, simply stacked together, and the monks must eat it all, not waste it.
In addition, most temple canteens have monks' rooms for monks to eat. Although vegetarian food is basically healthy and light, the monks do not mix it properly, and consume too many carbohydrates and oils, which increases the intake of body calories. On the other hand, as temples usually welcome many devotees to make offerings, in order to show respect for the faith, the temple holds grand ceremonies to give back to the devotees. These feasts were often filled with delicious vegetarian delicacies and became a privilege for the monks.
In addition, many temples have also actively developed commercialization projects, such as opening vegetarian restaurants and selling food made by temples. These commercial operations not only brought income to the temple, but also further increased the amount of food for the monks. Sometimes, the temple also receives important guests or foreign scholars, and in order to demonstrate the hospitality, a sumptuous feast is prepared.
To sum up, there are two main reasons why monks become obese after vegetarianism: one is the rules and customs of vegetarian fasting in temples, which leads them to consume too much food, and the other is commercialization, which makes monks indulge in delicious vegetarian feasts.
Faced with this phenomenon, we can't help but wonder if the Buddhist vegetarian culture needs to be adjusted to better maintain the health of the monks. Perhaps more attention should be paid to food pairings and control the amount of food eaten to achieve the perfect balance between vegetarian cuisine and health.