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In the 82nd edition of "Journey to the West", there is a very classic line: "We Buddhists can't ban meat, but when my Buddha was alive, we didn't eat meat, so the monks didn't eat meat because we believe in Buddhism." ”
This line also caused many people to wonder if the monks don't eat meat, so why don't the monks eat meat?
Is it possible to live a long life by eating a vegetarian diet?
Or was it because meat was too expensive at the time of Buddhism to eat it?
So how did the rule that monks not eat meat come about?
What is the profound truth of this provision?
1. The reasons for the rise of Buddhism.
If we want to talk about the reason for the rise of Buddhism, then we have to go back to the time of Emperor Wu of Liang.
Emperor Wu of Liang was a very ambitious man at that time, and he wanted to unify the world, so he often went out to fight.
However, Emperor Wu of Liang encountered a very strange thing on the way out, that is, his army would always be plagued by a very strange plague on the way out, which made Emperor Wu of Liang very distressed.
At this time, an old man appeared in front of Emperor Wu of Liang, and the old man said to Emperor Wu of Liang: "The reason why there is a plague epidemic in the country is because the lord of the country is full of food and tired of soldiers, and he does not manage the government properly, so the country will have a plague." ”
After hearing the old man's words, Emperor Wu of Liang felt very puzzled, because as the king of a country, it was impossible for him to be full of food and soldiers, and he still had the heart to do things for the country.
Therefore, Emperor Wu of Liang asked the old man how he could have a way to eliminate the plague of the country.
The old man said to Emperor Wu of Liang: "If you want to eliminate the plague of the country, then let the people of the country have faith, so that the country will be peaceful." ”
After learning this, Emperor Wu of Liang asked the old man to explain the Buddhist scriptures to himself, but when the old man explained the Buddhist scriptures, Emperor Wu of Liang found that his appetite gradually decreased, and after listening to the Buddhist scriptures, his mood gradually became calmer.
After the old man explained the Buddhist scriptures, Emperor Wu of Liang said to the old man: "It is mentioned in the Buddhist scriptures that monks do not eat meat, so I decree that from today onwards, monks will no longer eat meat, and Buddhist temples should be built in the country, so that believers can have a place to pray for blessings." ”
The old man was very happy when he heard this, so he took Emperor Wu of Liang to order the construction of several Buddhist temples.
Since then, Buddhism has spread throughout the country, and the rule that monks do not eat meat has continued to this day.
2. The reason for the prohibition of meat in Buddhism.
In Buddhism, forbidden meat does not refer to meat, but to some smelly vegetables, such as garlic, green onions, ginger and other smelly vegetables, which are also forbidden to eat in Buddhism.
Moreover, it is also mentioned in the Buddhist scriptures that monks do not eat meat, but it does not say that monks can only eat vegetarian food.
So why don't monks eat meat or smelly vegetables?
This is because in Buddhism, eating a vegetarian diet is a way to make people feel at ease, so that people can repent better, and thus make people practice better.
And it is also mentioned in the Buddhist scriptures that monks cannot harm any living beings, so monks eat vegetarian food, but do not eat meat.
So what are the benefits of a vegetarian diet for monks?
This is because in Buddhism, monks are not allowed to kill, so they eat vegetarian food, so that they do not kill because they eat meat, so that they do not harm any living beings.
And after eating vegetarian food, people's mood will also become more peaceful, which will allow people to practice better.
Moreover, it is mentioned in the Buddhist scriptures that Buddhism does not prohibit believers from eating meat, but when believers eat meat, they must ensure that they are killing, so that people can be more cautious when eating meat.
And it is also mentioned in the Buddhist scriptures that monks do not eat meat, this is because when Shakyamuni Buddha became a Buddha, when he was critically ill, the believers sent him a piece of pork, Shakyamuni Buddha after eating pork, he felt that his body was hot, and there was severe pain, so Shakyamuni Buddha knew that his body was eliminating the toxins of killing, so he stopped eating meat.
3. Why is there so much food for monks?
In Buddhism, the relationship between monks and believers is inseparable, so the daily life of monks is also very strict, and the spread of Buddhism is closely related to the practice of monks, so monks will also suffer some pain in the process of practice.
But in the process of practice, monks can also suffer some physical injuries, especially when they are hungry, so monks need to eat more food so that they can make their bodies stronger.
Moreover, it is also mentioned in the Buddhist scriptures that monks are not allowed to eat meat, but believers can eat meat, so in Buddhism, the food eaten by monks is also relatively rich, so that monks will not be affected by hunger in the process of practice.
In the temple, the daily life of the monks is very regular, and the monks in the temple also have their own rules and regulations, such as morning and evening classes, labor and self-cultivation, etc.
The life of the monks in the temple is very regular, and the life of the monks in the temple is also isolated from the outside world, so the food eaten by the monks in the temple is also relatively rich.
Moreover, the food eaten by the monks in the temple is also formulated by the top of the temple, and the food eaten by the monks in the temple is also relatively rich, because the body of the monks in the process of cultivation also needs a certain amount of nutrition, so the food eaten by the monks in the temple is also very rich.
Moreover, in Buddhism, monks eat vegetarian food not to make people healthier, but to repent, so monks eating vegetarian food do not make them fat because of eating vegetarian food, but because monks also need a certain amount of nutrition in the process of cultivation, so the food eaten by monks in the temple is also relatively rich.
Therefore, in the process of cultivation, not everyone can become healthier, and some people will also become fat because of their eating habits, but in Buddhism, it is not forbidden for monks to gain weight, as long as it is a reasonable eating habit, then monks can also maintain their figure.
epilogue
The abundance of the monks is not accidental, but the perfect combination of their carefully blended vegetarian diet and peaceful attitude to life. That's where we can learn from.
In modern society, people's lives are already under great pressure, so people are also eager to escape, so some people think of becoming a monk.
But becoming a monk is not a simple solution, after becoming a monk, people also need to endure loneliness, and they also need to concentrate on their practice, so they also need to be determined.
Moreover, it is not easy for the monks in the temple to be not only qualified citizens, but also to assume religious duties and represent the image of Buddhism in people's minds.
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