What is the definition of "Non-Vegetarian" and "Vegetarian"?

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Modern day Buddhists regard abstinence from killing and consuming meat as being vegetarian (pure). Likewise, eating meat will make you a non-vegetarian (impure). This is having just a one-sided view. The essence of Buddha's teaching is: abstinence from greed equates to being vegetarian (pure).

If the eyes do not crave for form or beauty, that is being vegetarian (pure).

If the ears do not crave for melodious sounds, that is being vegetarian (pure).

If the nose does not crave for intoxicating scents, that is being vegetarian (pure).

If the tongue does not crave for Fine wines and delectable delicacies, that is being vegetarian (pure).

If the body does not crave for luxurious branded clothing and fine jewellery, that is being vegetarian (pure).

If the mind does not crave for fame, wealth, form or love, that is being vegetarian (pure).

A character that abstains from frivolous speech, insinuating/veiled speech and mindless losing of one's temper, that is being vegetarian (pure).

Seeing oneself as above others is being arrogant and once there is arrogance, that is being non-vegetarian (impure).

To swindle others of their wealth and love, to use harsh and abusive speech unto others, to steal, cheat and rob, that is being non-vegetarian (impure).

Vegetarianism is practiced not just with the mouth. It extends to our senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch and the mind.

The mantra, mudra and visualisation practices of Tantra can transform the state of impurity (non-vegetarian) into the state of purity (vegetarian).

Desire is the root of sufferings.

Desire is the root of all misfortunes.

All Buddhists must always keep these two teachings in mind.

《Extracted from Lian-Sheng Living Buddha Sheng Yen Lu's writings》

Chinese Version （華文版）:

何謂『葷、素』？

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現代佛教徒認為不殺生、不食肉就是素,而吃肉就是葷,這是只知其一不知其二,佛陀的本意是:「不貪就是素」。

眼睛不貪好色美物,就是素。

耳朵不貪愛靡靡之音,就是素。

鼻子不貪嗅異味妙香,就是素。

舌頭不貪上好美味,美酒佳饌,就是素。

身子不貪高貴名牌衣料,金銀珠寶,就是素。

意念不貪名,不貪利,不貪色,不貪愛,就是素。

個性不隨便亂講話,言之有物,不亂發脾氣,就是素。

我高人一等,就是貢高我慢,這一驕傲,就是葷。

詐財騙色,惡口罵人,偷盜搶騙,就是葷。

素不只是口; 而是眼、耳、鼻、舌、身、意。

密教的真言、手印、觀想,能將【葷】轉為【素】。

欲為苦本。

欲為眾禍之根。

這二句話,佛弟子要永遠記住。

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