So why can't buddhists eat ginger, onion and garlic?

sinweiy SG

Originally posted by grandeur:
who is Dr K Sri Dhammanda in the first place?[/b]

he's well known Ordain Veneable to followed the Theravada school. it's not surprise that they do not accept Mahayaha Sutras. it's aleady been an age old debate.

http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/Clubs/buddhism/dhammananda/main.htm

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marcteng SG

But the issue is did the Buddha said cannot eat garlic?

and why did the Theravada said Buddha didnt uttered and Mahayana said he did.

so which is which?

Iker-X-of-Bodh SG

he is the Chief Prelate of the Therevadan schools in Malaysia and Singapore.
A very well-known and wonderful Buddhist monk.
In Malaysia, they call him 'The Chief' and is sort of a household name.
A pity that he has toned down a lot due to his health and age in recent years and hence, many have not heard of his name, espeically within 5 years or so.
he's one of the most prolific and respected teachers in Buddhism of our time

ndmmxiaomayi SG

First time I hear this.

Practically all vegetarian stuff I eat have some sort of ginger, onion or garlic just to add flavour.

sinweiy SG

Originally posted by marcteng:
But the issue is did the Buddha said cannot eat garlic?
and why did the Theravada said Buddha didnt uttered and Mahayana said he did.
so which is which?

Shurangama sutra is from Mahayana sutra. from Mahayana's pov, Yes, Buddha did said.

there's difference in opinions n practice between Arahathood & Bodhisattvahood. and jus that Theravada do not like us calling them hinayana(smaller vehicle). so if one's mahayanist, one should watch what we say. there's a expression from Mahayanist saying, without learning hinayana first as a foundation, one's not Buddha's disciple.

here's Some history, First Council :
http://www.lioncity.net/buddhism/index.php?showtopic=11766&hl=

First Council
Also known as 500 Council, Theravada Council", The First Compilation, etc. The assembly of 500 leading Bhikhus gathered for 3 months after the Buddha's death to compile the Buddhist sutras. It was held at Cave of the Seven Leaves near Rajagaha.
In the assembly, Ananda recited the Sutta-pitaka, Upali recited the Rules of Disciplines of the Order, i.e., Vinaya-pitaka, and Kassapa recited the Abhidhamma. Thus, the Tripitaka was adopted as a unity of doctrines and opinions within the religious order, and also an orthodox teaching for the Buddhists to follow.
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Mahasanghika and Sthavira are known as two earliest sects in Hinayana. Mahasanghika is said to be the basis of the development of the Mahayana Buddhism, while Sthavira of the Theravada Buddhism.

Mahasanghika
Literally means the Member of the Great Order, majority, community. During the First Council, when the Sthavira or elder disciples assembled in the cave after the Buddha's death, and the other disciples (called to be Mahasanghika) assembled outside the cave. Both compiled the Tripitaka. However, the former emphasized on the rules of disciplines in the monastic community, while the latter concerned the spread of the spirit of Buddhism in lay community. As sects, the principal division took place in the Second Council.

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or if search engine fyi:
Mahayana vs. Theravada
http://sg.search.yahoo.com/search?p=Theravada+Mahayana+&sm=All+the+Web&fr=FP-tab-web-t&toggle=1

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marcteng SG

If the Budda did said that, why did the Theravada's said he didnt?
Either he said or he didn't isn't it.

So one must be wrong isn't it.

maggot SG

Only 1 is telling the truth...take your best shot Twisted Evil

grandeur SG

"This teaching of
mine is that of the Buddha whereas any other is that of evil
demons." quoted by Buddha.

marcteng SG

Ok, I just wanna know what is the basis for Theravada's to say Buddha did not say cannot eat garlic?

An Eternal Now SG

No basis.

It's simply that Shurangama Sutra/Brahma Net sutra is not found in the Pali canon, therefore they never heard of such topics being mentioned.

Brahma Net Sutra is specifically on Bodhisattva Precepts and is meant for Bodhisattva practitioners.

casino_king SG

Are there compilations of the canons into a complete voulme like the Bible?

An Eternal Now SG

No... there are just too many discourses. It's said that the Pali canon alone (not to mention other huge sutras from other canon) is 11 times the Bible in volume.

Buddha taught for 49 years in total..

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