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Why don't some Buddhists eat things like onions, leeks, and garlic?

By Iriomote Cat Asked Oct 6 2009 4:22PM
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by sunsoul on Nov 13, 2009 at 7:07 am Permalink

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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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