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by sunsoul on November 13th, 2009
There is nothing specifically within Buddhism that says that you shouldn't eat onions or garlic.
However, within Indian religions as a whole, there is an idea that eating onions and garlic can heighten desire and sexual energy. So, some monastic traditions will not eat these foods. A modern example is a Hindu tradition, the Hare Krishnas.
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by jaflor on August 26th, 2011
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by mumpsimus on November 12th, 2011
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What is your opinion of Buddhism?
by Masaharu on July 7th, 2011
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by jmb516 on September 21st, 2011
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by rmtn on November 7th, 2011
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