What is "meat"? In fact, the original meaning of the word meat refers to vegetables with strong flavor. There are several versions of vegetables called "five meats" by Buddhists, generally referring to onions, garlic, leeks, leeks, radishes and so on. , also known as "Five Spices". Some even list ginger leaves as a meat dish, but in reality, Buddhist temples do not avoid ginger, pepper, pepper and coriander, but they are more taboo about spices such as star anise.
Meat is also the general name of meat food, which is often used with "fishy" and called "fishy". What is fishy? Generally, it refers to the fishy animal carcasses such as chickens, ducks and fish. Food made from this kind of meat or related blood is called animal food.
So why do Buddhists or Taoists and some practitioners in China avoid meat? First, because meat dishes are heavy in taste and irritating, they can't make people quiet, and they are prone to food addiction, which conflicts with the spiritual and physical purity pursued by practitioners, so meat dishes are prohibited. Second, it is considered that eating animal meat is killing directly or indirectly, which violates the "five commandments" of killing. Animals, like people, are creatures of the earth and an indispensable link in the biological chain of the earth. If any link in this biological chain is destroyed, it will cause the proliferation of several links related to it. Some epidemic diseases in the past few years are global disasters caused by human overeating on some animals. This karma is not heavy! Speaking of retribution, I have to make it clear that practitioners only avoid meat and meat and it is also related to retribution. Because both Buddhism and Taoism talk about past lives, and Buddhism also talks about the six divisions in the wheel of karma, it is believed that those sentient beings may be the reincarnation of our closest relatives in past lives. So eating animals is equivalent to eating relatives and eating yourself. In fact, the purpose of talking about this is nothing more than to arouse and cultivate people's sympathy and maintain the balance and harmony of the whole nature.
In recent years, there has also been a team in the world, and that is Greenpeace. Starting from the simple humanitarian nature, they traveled all over the world, opposed killing, protected animals, advocated vegetarianism, and maintained balance, which formed a meaningful influence in the world and made beneficial contributions to the survival and development of mankind. Especially in western countries, many knowledgeable people and young people have become vegetarians, and they are deeply honored for this. A friend of Jinan once told me that she was worried about one thing recently. It turned out that several of her German girlfriends came to work in Jinan, but they couldn't find an authentic vegetarian restaurant, which affected their life and work. Later, I finally helped them find a vegetarian chain store in Jinan and solved this problem. According to German friends, a large number of young people in Germany are vegetarians, and vegetarian restaurants in Germany also account for a large proportion of restaurants. In foreign countries, especially in Europe, vegetarian food has become a popular fashion. In recent years, among some big cities and college students in China, the trend of vegetarianism has also risen quietly, which is gratifying.
As for the disadvantages and benefits of eating meat and vegetarianism from the perspective of nutrition, experts have made it quite clear: eating meat is bad for your health, and vegetarianism is good for your health! This is also well known and need not be repeated. In fact, many people understand the truth, but sometimes they can't resist the temptation of meat and can't beat their appetite.
Then the author clearly knows the advantages and disadvantages of being a vegetarian and eating meat. Why did he write that article about rice crust? Isn't this knowingly? Yes, it is knowingly committed, but it is also "in harmony with all beings." I never like to impose my views on others. Not only "don't do to others what you don't want them to do to you", but also "don't do to others what you don't want them to do to you". In fact, vegetarianism and eating meat are also a kind of fate. If you can't open your mind, coercion is useless. Open your mind and naturally become a vegetarian. You don't mean to quit if you are afraid of anything. Everything is natural (of course, it is better to know the truth in advance). This is my experience. That's 1999. The first time I ate vegetarian food was in a Taoist temple in Zhong Nanshan, and I ate it for several months. After coming out, I felt sick and even vomited. I can't eat meat anymore! Later, I went to Jizu Mountain and studied with a nun for several months. After a few years, I returned to this temple to "practice with hair", which made me understand the truth of eating meat and being vegetarian in theory. In fact, the article "Bai Ta Qing An" on the blog is not a fictional novel, but the author's real experience in a nun. It is a real story, and the stories of the characters are all true.
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Is there any taboo in Taoism?
No, Taoists can eat meat, but real Taoists eat light, not too greasy.
This composition is very suitable for climbing Maoshan Mountain.
Because of a sudden idea, this trip to Maoshan was decided temporarily. It was said to be sudden, but it was not sudden. I believe everything is arranged in the dark. I got up early, but it was too late. I bought the ticket at 7: 50, and I can only buy the car at 8: 35. An hour's drive, it's already 9: 30 in Jurong. I stayed where I was, bought a ticket for Jurong to Maoshan, and sat by the window. Although the carriage was noisy, my heart walked very quietly. Looking at the scenery outside the window, the sky is blue and the carp is dotted with white clouds. The weather is really good. Because of the good road conditions, although there is a distance from Xinjiekou to Maqun on the road, it is not so hard to run, and the car drives fast, and it takes about 40 minutes to reach the foot of Maoshan. A ticket to 70 yuan is still a bit expensive, but it is still affordable. The minibus in the scenic spot took us all the way to the top of the mountain. Actually, it's called a mountain, but it should be considered a hill. It seems to be more than 370 meters above sea level. Standing on the top of the mountain and looking down, you can see the city of Jurong. No tall buildings, no busy streets, it's simple. Perhaps this is the "eighth hole in the first blessed land" next to Nanjing.
It is said that two-thirds of Maoshan is in Jurong, and 1/3 is still in Jintan, Changzhou. The cableway we see in front of us is partially built in Jintan. It is said that because everyone wants to keep this blessed land for themselves, they have been unable to cooperate for many years, and finally they have to develop their own parts. Perhaps it is because two-thirds of this blessed land is still in Jurong, which brings more blessings to Jurong. The atmosphere of believing in and worshiping Maoshan in the surrounding areas has been increasing.
This stone tablet by the roadside has attracted the attention of many old people. Yes, if you don't honor your parents at home, do you still expect to pray for the protection of your master when you come to the treasure land?
Standing on the mountain and looking far away, I really think this should be a very livable city, perhaps a city suitable for me to live in, which is not prosperous, very comfortable and gives people a sense of security.
In Dinggong, I had a simple vegetarian meal, although there was nothing delicious. . . . . That shrimp is actually edible glue ... which makes me feel like eating tires and gloves, so I ate some peppers, hehe. In fact, Taoism does not abstain from eating animal products, but only makes itself feel the taste of fasting rarely.
Raspberry, a small wild fruit eaten by the roadside, is not a strange variety, but a small ornament, which brings back the feeling of childhood. It is very pleasant to take a leisurely walk on the mountain, blowing the mountain breeze and being shaded by the trees. Although the sun is big, it is blocked by clouds. Pick up a small fruit on the roadside and throw it in your mouth.
Wild roses bloom all over the mountain, in clusters, all over the mountains, as if dancing butterflies. Walking all the way down from the top of the mountain, watching while walking, patting the scenery, I don't feel tired at all. Huayang Cave, as well as Xike Spring and Silver Palace. It's strange and fun, just like visiting a small park near home.
This is lunch. Actually, there are many tourists. There are many cars in Shanghai, Nanjing and Changzhou. However, by lunchtime, everyone went to eat. I was also next to Huayang Cave, making a small supplement to seasonal mung bean cakes.
It's still low in sugar, haha, mung bean powder is ground with peeled mung beans, and there is fine bean paste in it, which is not as sweet as traditional mung bean cake and tastes refreshing.
The new fourth army memorial hall, hehe, didn't go in. It is said that you can hear the sound of a bugle when shooting. I'm really not interested in this thing. Just take a photo and you'll miss it. Hehe, in short, I am in a good mood and have a good time today. Very good! ! ! ! In addition, I prayed for a good omen and taught me the truth of being a man. No matter what the brand says has no effect, at least it's good for me and not bad! Off-topic, also in the song: life goes on and on, and after several feelings and understandings, what did you finally get and what did you lose? Many things in life need to be worked hard, but many things cannot be won. One step to death, maybe the whole game is alive; Maybe a risky move will eventually lose the game. Growth is painful. It takes a long time to see a person clearly. I don't deny everyone's merits, and I don't deny everyone who has experienced something new. It doesn't matter what they bring me, there are always advantages and disadvantages. Maybe the person who accompanied me through my life has always been around, but he didn't find me and I didn't find him. If it is fate, I will meet him at a certain intersection in my life ...>
Who knows what "animal products" mean?
Animal products refer to chicken, duck, fish and vegetables with strong smell.
Are there any unmarried Taoist priests who eat meat or vegetarian food?
Religious discipline
Taoist precepts are some norms that restrict Taoist thought and behavior. Taoist precepts have different contents according to different sects. Generally speaking, the commandments of Quanzhen school are stricter than those of Zuo Fu school. The main contents of the commandments are not to kill, not to drink and eat meat, not to steal, not to commit adultery and so on. Commandments are what believers must abide by, and Taoist priests must have a rite of passage to be counted as believers. According to the strictness of discipline, discipline can be divided into top-grade discipline, middle-grade discipline and inferior discipline. According to the musical number, there are three precepts, five precepts, eight precepts, ten precepts and twenty-seven precepts of Laojun.
In addition to the precepts, there are Taoist rules, which are a means of punishment for Taoist priests who violate the precepts. Specifically, different factions have different regulations.
On the basis of absorbing some contents of Buddhism and requirements of Confucianism, Taoist precepts have formed a set of their own unique contents. Taoist rules and regulations also change with time, and when they conflict with the laws of the regime, they will be adjusted appropriately.
Taoism is a traditional religion that originated in ancient China. Its influence in ancient China was second only to Buddhism. In the traditional culture of China, Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism are regarded as various theoretical theories and practical methods.
Taoism has different appellations in its early stage of formation. Many people in pre-Qin hundred schools of thought used to call their theories and methods "Tao". Confucianism, Mohism, Taoism, Yin and Yang, and even Buddhism all called themselves "Tao" for various reasons. Confucianism first used the word "Tao" and called the theories of Wang Zhidao and Confucius "Tao". When Buddhism was first introduced into China, it was translated into Tao, so it was also called Tao. At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, five doorways appeared, calling themselves "Tao" and taking the meaning of "Tao is good". Since then, in order to show their uniqueness, other factions have stopped calling themselves "Tao" and become the special names of Wudou Rice Road.
Taoism now refers to a religion based on China's ancient religious beliefs, inheriting some religious concepts and practice methods such as Fang and Huang, and gradually forming a religion with "Tao" as the highest belief, Laozi as the leader, Laozi's Tao Te Ching as the main classic and cultivation of immortals as the pursuit. The main methods of Taoist immortality can be roughly summarized into five kinds, namely, taking medicine (elixir and external elixir).
Teaching and doctrine
From the very beginning, Taoism regarded Laozi's Classic of Tao Te Ching as the basic classic, and regarded "Tao" and "virtue" as the basic beliefs. Taoism believes that "Tao" is the source and master of all things in the universe, omnipresent and all-encompassing, and everything evolved from "Tao". And "virtue" is the embodiment of "Tao". Respecting God in Sanqing is the initial personification of Tao, and it also represents three important processes of the creation of the universe (Tao gives birth to the first, the second, the third and all things-Tao Te Ching). Sanqing gave birth to the gods of heaven, earth, universe and nature, known as the first deity. All these are the evolution of Tao, Tao and Tao body are internally integrated, and Tao is infinitely full of the universe. Therefore,
Taoism takes the Taishang Laojun (that is, the moral Buddha) as its leader, that is, Laozi. In addition, there are other sayings in the Taoist scriptures of different sects in history. First of all, jade Qing is the highest god; Second, Shangqing Lingbao is the highest god; Third, the Ethereum is the highest god; Finally, it evolved into a trinity theology theory.
Taoism is born again, hates death and pursues immortality. It believes that people can make their own decisions in their lives and don't have to obey the heavens. People think that as long as people are good at cultivating health, they can live forever. So there are many ways to practice: alchemy, eating, breathing, fetal interest, * * *, guidance, room, peeping, thinking, chanting.
Taoist theology can be said to be a religious doctrine after the mystification of Taoist thought, which may not be completely consistent, but the similarities and differences between them are worth pondering. However, ancestors were called Taoists of Laozi and Zhuangzi, and praised many Taoist classics such as Tao Te Ching (Laozi) and Nanhuajing (Zhuangzi). After all, they absorbed and inherited many Taoist thoughts. In addition, it is also influenced by the Book of Changes, Yin and Yang, Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, and ancient myths and stories.
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What kind of animals and plants does cruelty to animals in Buddhism specifically refer to?
In Buddhism and Taoism, they are collectively called "five spices": "onions, garlic, leeks, onions, canals" and all other spicy and smelly products. In the precepts of Taoism and Buddhism, the "five desires" are generally associated with animality, that is, all monks and converts (laymen) abstain from all animality and five desires and do not eat all animal carcasses. Abstinence from meat is an extension of abstinence from killing. In Taoism, spicy food is even considered more serious than meat, and it is considered that "five spices" hurt the viscera and are called "big meat". Therefore, you can't see onions, garlic, leeks and other things in vegetarian meals.
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[From Sanskrit Buddhist Scriptures]
The first "Shurangama Sutra" said: it is five spices, cooked food is obscene; Life is growing. Ten immortals, it stinks. It's far from salty. Hungry ghosts, etc. Licking lips and kissing, often living with ghosts, being sold every day. The powerful demon king is now a Buddha, for example; Not to break the precepts, but to praise obscenity and anger. Life will eventually be a magical family and will never fall into hell. Therefore, people in Kubota should cut off the five kinds of spicy food in the world. Sanskrit begins with Yan, but Chinese uses different words. Sanskrit Bodhi, Huayan Road. )
(1) garlic. Garlic is the most spicy thing.
2 onions, onions, too. Shaped like leeks, mountain onions are also.
(3) Being kind to onions is a proper term for onions.
(4) Onion: Onion is small garlic. Za Agama Yun: Not garlic, but onions. Yeah, yeah. Leek is leek.
(5) Develop canals. Those who develop canals have leaves like radishes, roots like radishes, and raw and cooked ones stink like garlic. Out of the kingdom of Khotan, China was barren, so it didn't turn over.
(The Sanzang Fa Shu, etc.)
Note: What are the five tips?
Xin (Sanskrit parivyaya), spod in * *, refers to five kinds of spicy vegetables. Make five more meats. For example, as recorded in Volume 8 of the Shurangama Sutra above the Buddha's head, the five poisons are like cooking. The sick, the ten immortals think it stinks and salty, but the hungry ghosts lick their lips and often live with ghosts, and their fortune is gradually declining; The powerful demon king now takes the Buddha's body as his word, breaks the precepts, praises her anger, and makes people end up as a demon family and fall into endless hell forever. That's why Kuboth is going to be hot for the first time.
There are many different theories about the Five Incense, but they can be roughly summarized into the following two theories: First, it refers to five kinds of garlic, skin onion, onion-like, orchid onion and apricot koji cited in the Sanskrit. The second kind refers to the five kinds of garlic, onion, canal, leek and contempt mentioned by the Bodhisattva in the book. (For example, the Buddhist Q&A written by this master)
Q: Garlic and garlic are both plants. What do you think of the secular view that they are meat, not vegetarian? (Wu Miaorong)
A: If a plant smells fishy, it is called meat; if it is an animal, it is called fishy. Please see that the word "meat" belongs to the grass department and the word "fishy" belongs to the meat department, so it is understandable. (Li Bingnan Laojushi's Compilation of Buddhist Questions and Answers)
Q: Is there one of the five kinds of meat dishes in this province? What's your name? (He Yongding)
A: There is garlic in this province, commonly known as garlic, and its surname is garlic. (The source is the same as above)
Q: Some people say that you can't eat garlic, onions and leeks. Is it true?/You don't say. Why don't you eat? (stone) according to
Answer: Onion and garlic are smelly succulent plants. Eating intoxicating, there is a danger of sexual assault, and abstainers stay away. (The source is the same as above)
What does it mean to be a monk?
In fact, Taoist priests can be divided into monks and nuns. Quanzhen Sect, the two major schools of Taoism, must become a monk, while Zhengyi Sect can practice at home without becoming a monk. Becoming a monk means leaving the secular world like relatives, family and career and going to the palace to practice. It is required to abide by the precepts and not to eat animals, but monks should be filial and visit their parents regularly when they become monks.
Only know that Buddhism is vegetarian, is Taoism taboo?
I really don't touch any meat, but even if I live in a fire, I will never eat cows, mullets, geese or dogs. Generally speaking, snakes and turtles don't eat. It is said that Zhenwu Emperor did not eat meat for 3 5 7 days before the ceremony, depending on the ceremony.