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Buddhism Question: Why is the killing of animals for food a special problem for Buddhists? The killing of animals for food is an unnecessary infliction of pain, suffering and death. The Buddhist texts abound with stories in which the Buddha relates to animals as spiritually important beings. Buddhas ability to calm savage animals and advance their spiritual progress is seen as an example of his great powers, and wild animals naturally trust him. ... It is recognised that human and non-human animals are alike in experiencing joy and suffering, and the will to live. ... Nowhere in the scriptures does Buddha give express permission to his followers to eat animals, and there are many instances where animal food is forbidden. |
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