Non-Violence & Vegetarianism in Buddhism

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http://www.siddhalishree.com (blog)
Acharya Shree Yogeesh brings to light that Buddhists claim to practice the principle of Non-Violence, however, their error is that they eat meat.

To practice the true principle of non-violence, one must not eat meat, as it causes pain and kills the animal.

Unfortunately, Buddhists still eat meat, and therefore do not full practice ahimsa, non violence.

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[yogeeshashram]

If you have any type of pet (dog, cat, bird, horse, etc.) you will know what their purpose is. Can you eat your pet birds, dogs, and fish?

[dabuddhist]

being a buddhist my self I am a vegetarian and I do not kill insects but instead open the window or door so they can get out.

[HolyCity2012]

I don't personally know a single Buddhist who eat's animals. Nor would I consider anyone who eats meat a real Buddhist.

[bot16]

Wise man

[SpiritualDimensionX]

Agree! Hail vegetarianism.

[10LightYears]

@yekshemesh4alig

Hi! That means you didn't blink also to have noticed that, hehe...

Peace...

[Eceoes]

This man is brilliant, about everything he said was right.

[john17972]

@dabuddhist Damn you stupid!

[LiveVegan]

@kleinphi Consider going vegan. There's more violence in dairy than if one ate flesh alone. Consider googling "What is wrong with Vegetarianism? Unpopular Vegan Essays" It's a great essay which outlines the great violence in dairy, eggs and other animal products.

[LiveVegan]

@dabuddhist Consider going vegan. There's more violence in dairy than if one ate flesh alone. Consider googling "What is wrong with Vegetarianism? Unpopular Vegan Essays" It's a great essay which outlines the great violence in dairy, eggs and other animal products.

[LiveVegan]

I appreciate your comments. If I may suggest we should go vegan. There is no moral distinction between flesh and other animal products e.g dairy, eggs, leather, fur, wool etc. Vegetarians still consume and wear products of violence. The first step to Ahimsa is veganism (veganpamphlet(dot)com) I would also suggest to Buddhists to read the Surangama Sutra and the Lankavatara Sutra.

[mytribeismypride]

I've never seen buddhist monk who eats meat and they are remaining true their vows...strange

[kleinphi]

I have been learning (Theravada) Buddhism for a few months. I believe the teachings are very powerful and clear and seem like an excellent path for me. However, I agree with this video that the killing of sentient beings for food should not be an area of compromise. To say being a butcher is wrong, but buying from a butcher is not seems inconsistent.