Dietary Customs of Buddhism
Dylan Sperry, A1 A3
Dietary customs
In the religion of Buddhism, there are no set dietary laws. However, there are many customs, traditions that the majority of Buddhists follow. The most popular traditions are vegetarianism, which can also turn into veganism. Buddhists believe that killing or harming animals is wrong. This leads to the tradition of veing a vegetarian, which involves eliminating the consumption of any type of meat or biproducts of animal slaughter. Veganism is also simmilar, but vegans do not eat any product that comes from an animal, including milk, cheese, and meat. Some branches do not believe in eating garlic, onion, chives, spring onion, and leek, because they are some of the 5 pungent spices.
Buddhist Meal
A picture of a traditional buddhist feast/meal
5 Pungent Spices
Buddhists believe that these spices trigger offensive reactions physically and mentally and spiritually.
Fasting
Buddhists fast, in order to free their mind. Buddhists do not eat any solid food after noon. They also fully fast on days of the full and new moon each month
Traditional Buddhist Meal
Appetizer
- Yuba rolls
- Sticky rice with Carrots, Shiitake mushrooms and Peanuts
- Bamboo shoot, Mushroom, and Long Bean stir fry
- Kenchinjiru soup
- Sweet walnut soup
- miracle cookies
- Milk
- Tea
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