"The stone niches are covered with moss, and the fragrant path is deep with white clouds." In the minds of ancient TV dramas and ancient people, the Shaolin Temple is hidden among layers of dense forests and bamboos. It is true that the Shaolin Temple is located on top of Songshan Mountain, among layers of flowers and trees, but the disciples of Shaolin are not serious and serious. They can cry and laugh just like ordinary people.

Monks generally eat fast and recite Buddha's name

In modern society, people's living standards and quality of life are very high. I am afraid that many friends can't eat meat for several days. Don't you feel uncomfortable? In this society where people are all about meat and not happy, many friends are also confused about the life of monks. Do they eat meat or not? Many friends said that these monks and monks are all eminent monks, how can they eat meat?

I saw the recipe from Shaolin Temple. Can monks still eat meat? Netizens felt relieved when they saw the Shaolin Temple recipes, and even felt that I had become a monk. Everyone knows that Shaolin Temple is a very famous place, a holy place of martial arts, and a holy place that Buddhists yearn for. This culture has continued for thousands of years. century.

There are also many celebrities who came from Shaolin Temple, and it is also a good place for self-cultivation and training. In our minds, these monks are fasting and chanting Buddha. They saw through the world of mortals and embarked on the path of Buddhism without hesitation. Are today's Shaolin Temple monks still the same as before?

Do monks really eat vegetarian food every day?

“Wine and meat pass through the intestines and stay in the heart of the Buddha.” This is the famous saying of Living Buddha Jigong. However, in ancient times, he only publicized it wantonly, and most monks still followed the rules and followed vegetarianism all their lives. But in modern times, many Shaolin disciples have become monks on the way, and may even return to lay life when they grow up. Do they still adhere to their inner beliefs and become vegetarians? The answer is yes. Buddhism emphasizes the equality of all living beings. If they eat meat, they are committing a crime of killing, and it also means destroying the system of equality in their minds. However, as monks, they do not actually eat oil-free green vegetables and tofu like those in the school cafeteria.

If you eat very bland vegetarian food every day, most people will definitely not be able to bear it, and monks will not be able to bear it either. Therefore, when they cook vegetarian dishes, they will add more oil, salt, and a lot of seasonings. For example, when it comes to tofu, they basically won’t eat the bland version. Instead, they will eat foods with brighter colors and more oil and water, such as braised tofu.

For monks, they can supplement plant protein by eating tofu. Although the efficacy and effect are not as good as animal protein, it can still supplement them with nutrients and will not cause physical problems. . In addition, vegetables are better than some meats in that they are beneficial to human health. They can provide vitamins C, B1, etc., and also contain many minerals, which can promote the body’s digestion and are very useful.

Everything has pros and cons

Although some monks do not follow the rules and wear cassocks during the day, they change into casual clothes at night to eat and drink as much as they want, and even dance to the disco, just like in Hong Kong a few years ago The female abbot of Dinghui Temple is the same as Shi Zhiding. She wears black stockings under her monk's robe. She goes to the bar to drink and dance at night. What's even more bizarre is that she got married while she was a monk. Of course, Shi Zhiding's final fate was also very miserable. Not only was he deprived of his status as the abbot of Dinghui Temple, he was also imprisoned.

However, there are still very few monks like Shi Zhiding. Most of the monks adhere to the rules left by their ancestors and do not flirt with each other, eat meat, smoke, or drink alcohol. . Because the treatment of monks is getting better and better, many young people now even yearn for the life of monks.

However, everything has its pros and cons. Although the monks' treatment is very good, they also lose their freedom. They have to meditate every day. Over time, their bodies will gain weight.

Everyone has his or her own choice, but since you have chosen a monk, you should abide by the monks' rules and perform their duties. Otherwise, what is the point of burning incense and worshiping Buddha?