Many people think that,

Vegetarian means not eating meat,

Eat only plant food.

Although this is also the basic definition of vegetarianism,

But vegetarians still have different views.

For example, Buddhist vegetarians advocate not eating five spices.

That is, do not eat onions, garlic, leeks and other plants;

Another example is the Indian yogi,

Advocate not to eat inert foods, including mushrooms.

1. Vegetarianism is a process of "cultivating the mind"

Not only do vegetarians not eat meat,

The purpose of vegetarians in choosing food,

In addition to considering the reasons for not killing,

The ultimate goal is to "cultivate the mind."

It's simple. Choose the idea of "no meat".

It's already a challenge to the heart.

Quitting eating meat is to relieve "heart addiction".

To some extent, this addiction means

A restless heart for a long time,

It is also a state of mind and body caused by eating meat for a long time.

Looking further, after not eating meat,

Doesn't mean you must be calm inside.

People's hearts will still be influenced by secular desires and changes in the external environment.

But because vegetarians always keep their inner peace,

Easily aware of external influences,

Will not be taken away without knowing it,

Try to make yourself more stable.

Therefore, in the choice of food,

Try to avoid food that makes you uncomfortable.

In Confucian and Taoist classics,

There are many records that at that time, every time I asked for Taoism,

Or at the time of sacrifice, they all advocate fasting.

For example, the South China True Sutra says:

"Yan+asked Confucius:

Confucius said: If you fast, I will talk to you.

Yan Hui said: "If you return to poverty, you will only give up drinking and live in meat for a long time." .

Confucius said, "It is a feast of happiness, not a feast of heart." . "

In this passage,

Confucius even pointed out a point called "Xin Zhai".

In other words, not eating meat or drinking is just a kind of "sacrificial fasting".

More importantly, "Xinzhai",

It means inner cleanliness and peace,

With this mentality, it is easy to learn the road well.

This shows that,

Advocating the concept of "vegetarianism" goes deeper than "fasting".

Vegetarianism is not a simple taboo or commandment.

I hope that in the process of adjusting my diet,

Keep your heart clean.

2. Vegetarianism is for "unity of body and mind"

It affects the body and mind through dietary changes, which tells people,

Diet is not just for the needs of the body.

Speaking of eating,

Think more about whether it is nutritious enough.

Can you keep your body healthy?

How to eat is helpful to cure diseases and preserve health?

These ideas have not reached the highest level of vegetarianism.

-the direct influence of diet on people's hearts.

There is a proverb in the west:

"You are what you eat."

You are what you eat,

People will be affected by the nature of food.

In fact, China tradition also holds this view.

Just like the author's comment on vegetarianism: What does Chinese medicine think of vegetarianism? In the article ",

It is pointed out that Huangdi Neijing records

People who eat meat are indulgent, proud and strong-willed.

It just reflects the influence of eating meat on people's temperament.

Meat contains "ptomaine",

In addition to being harmful to human health,

Refers to the anger, pain and fear of animals when they are killed.

Humans are also affected by these emotions after eating.

So why does the so-called "eating meat" make people dizzy?

It shows that the characteristics of these foods are not good.

Vegetarianism changes people's minds. On the other hand,

Deciding to be a vegetarian has changed my mind.

If a person wants to change from a non-vegetarian to a vegetarian,

I have changed my mind first, and I am determined to change myself.

Then I decided to change my diet.

After the diet changes,

The heart changes gradually with the cleanliness of the body, which is mutually causal.

Vegetarianism is not a simple eating habit.

But a philosophy, an attitude towards life, a concept of life,

Represents the avant-garde green thought,

It is also a return to the traditional diet.

Is to practice through diet and integrate your body and mind.

Even live in harmony with nature.

This is why vegetarians are easy to be happy.

True happiness does not come from the satisfaction of desire,

But when your heart is calm,

Physical and mental harmony, decreased desire,

This state of peace and happiness,

Is the source of lasting happiness.

Over the years,

People keep asking: Why are you a vegetarian?

Now the answer is getting simpler and simpler:

There is no special reason, just like eating.

There are many reasons to find,

But it seems that I haven't found the most suitable one yet.

It doesn't matter what the reason is

It's like someone likes painting,

At the beginning, there may be some opportunities for him to start learning.

But when he painted for decades,

It doesn't matter which reason it started.

Do what you like, do what you want, do what you want,

Isn't this a happy life?

3. Vegetarianism is emotional health.

The benefits of vegetarianism,

Non-vegetarians are hard to understand.

I have been a vegetarian for many years,

I didn't feel the benefit until later.

I didn't think about it at first.

I can use a metaphor,

It's like you're on a tour bus that smells like plastic,

I felt uncomfortable at first, but I got used to it after a while and felt that it didn't exist.

In fact, most of us ordinary people,

My mind is full of ideas every day,

I can't control my distraction,

But none of us are aware of these ideas,

Go with the flow and follow other ideas.

After being a vegetarian,

Because there is no "meat" problem,

Gradually become calm inside,

So it's easy to be aware of your distraction.

Vegetarians can "go their own way",

Follow one's heart, not bound by secular views,

Walk alone without fear.

That's not true,

Vegetarians are still a minority in modern society.

But they can still stick to vegetarianism,

I know they have a strong heart,

Enough to resist external influences such as temptation and public opinion.

This is "going upstream" and "not going with the flow".

If a person can control his distraction,

I can completely control myself,

That is bound to control your words and deeds.

To achieve "everything you want",

Follow one's inclinations, the state of unity of appearance and appearance,

Can go on so smoothly,

Isn't it the highest state of life?