From what I can find on it so far, it varies, with some being vegetarian, some being vegan, and some not considering it necessary. In any case, the form of veganism I was trying to talk about is the distinctly modern western form of it, one that doesn’t seem to have any noticeable relationship with buddhism.
I will concede I was overly hasty in how I went about talking about veganism with regards to history as a whole.
Incidentally, this does lend weight to Nocturne’s point in another comment, where they make a comparison between veganism and religion.
Practicing Buddhist monks dont cook for themselves largely. They are reliant/outsource that to the community. They will not reject meat if given because that would be wasteful, but morally or ideologically they are against it.
From what I understand at least, not that I have any authority on the matter lol.
Veganism has existed for millennia
as an individualist ideology with moralist arguments?
Yes, Buddhism.
Buddhists eat meat. I’ve visited Buddhist temples and eaten there.
From what I can find on it so far, it varies, with some being vegetarian, some being vegan, and some not considering it necessary. In any case, the form of veganism I was trying to talk about is the distinctly modern western form of it, one that doesn’t seem to have any noticeable relationship with buddhism.
I will concede I was overly hasty in how I went about talking about veganism with regards to history as a whole.
Incidentally, this does lend weight to Nocturne’s point in another comment, where they make a comparison between veganism and religion.
Practicing Buddhist monks dont cook for themselves largely. They are reliant/outsource that to the community. They will not reject meat if given because that would be wasteful, but morally or ideologically they are against it.
From what I understand at least, not that I have any authority on the matter lol.
Interesting, thanks for the further context on it.
You were correct, it depends on the sect.
Thanks for the corroboration on that. 🫡
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