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**wentscat** · 11-05-2011, 07:07 AM

And in at least one instance he took criticism for not doing so, for not outright forbidding the consumption of meat. And, standing up against that criticism, he refused to do so.

no need to argue round in circles, Stuka, as it seems you are not prepared acknowledge that monks are only allowed to share of food that is prepared for the consumption by the common peoples

Ajahn Brahm has explained the matter well, here

And Ajahn Brahm concluded the matter, within the spirit of the teachings, as posted below:

[Ajahn Brahm said:]

Monks may not exercise choice when it comes to food and that is much harder than being a vegetarian. Nonetheless, we may encourage vegetarianism and if our lay supporters brought only vegetarian food and no meat, well... monks may not complain either!

May you take the hint and be kind to animals.

11-05-2011, 07:07 AM	#33
wentscat Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 471 Senior Member	And in at least one instance he took criticism for not doing so, for not outright forbidding the consumption of meat. And, standing up against that criticism, he refused to do so. no need to argue round in circles, Stuka, as it seems you are not prepared acknowledge that monks are only allowed to share of food that is prepared for the consumption by the common peoples Ajahn Brahm has explained the matter well, here And Ajahn Brahm concluded the matter, within the spirit of the teachings, as posted below: [Ajahn Brahm said:] Monks may not exercise choice when it comes to food and that is much harder than being a vegetarian. Nonetheless, we may encourage vegetarianism and if our lay supporters brought only vegetarian food and no meat, well... monks may not complain either! May you take the hint and be kind to animals.
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