Buddhist monks during a meal. Buddhism does not universally mandate vegetarianism, but many traditions advocate it as an expression of compassion and non-harming. Source: pxhere.comꜛ (license: CC0ꜛ)

#Buddhism's relationship with #vegetarianism reflects diverse #ethical interpretations across traditions. While early texts permitted meat under specific conditions, #Mahāyāna #sūtras strongly advocate plant-based diets as expressions of #compassion and the […]

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