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- The Dalai Lama used to be a strict vegetarian, but is not a strict vegetarian now. The Dalai Lama was very impressed with an Indian vegetarian in the 1960's, and became vegetarian for about two years. Unfortunately, he contracted hepatitis, and under doctor's suggestions began eating meat again. Tibetan Buddhists are not strict vegetarians, as it is difficult to grow vegetables and grains in the Himalayas. Three major monastaries have become fully vegetarian recently with the help of imported foods. The Dalai Lama wishes to be a full vegetarian, even though he cannot, as he applauds the compassion it shows. He chooses to only eat meat every other day, hoping that by cutting his consumption of meat in half, he will inspire his followers who can become full vegetarians to do so. The Buddha does not require his followers to be strict vegetarians, but he encourages it as a show of compassion for fellow creatures. The reason for allowing it to be a choice rather than a mandate is to allow those who do not have access to sufficient vegetarian nutrition to still be good practicing Buddhists.
Also, there are areas of the world in which the ability to grow enough crops to sustain the population on vegetarian foods alone does not exist. By the way, I've been vegetarian for 25 years and have done extensive fieldwork in Central Asia including both vegetarian and non-vegetarian Buddhist monastaries.
The Dalai Lama was a vegetarian for a time, but he developed jaundice.
It seems that the Dalai lama is a great lover of meat and is not very concerned about the cruelty involved in its production either as he has a particular appreciation for veal. The production of which is to put it bluntly a terrible affront to the animals involved.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agothe Dalai Lama is not a vegetarian he eats meat. But he eats a large breakfast because buddhists do not eat after lunchtime. if you have a better answer on what exactly he likes to eat please correct this.
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∙ 10y agoThe Dalai Lama is now vegetarian.
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Did The Beatles meet the Dali Lama?
The Beatles never met the Dalai Lama. However, Paul McCartney wrote a letter to the 14th Dalai Lama trying to convince him to become a vegetarian.
When was the 14th dalai lama live?
The 14th Dalai Lama is the current Dalai Lama. He was born in 1935 and he is still alive.
Who is the 14th Dalai Lama?
The 14th Dalai Lama is Tenzin Gyatso.
What actors and actresses appeared in Dalai Lama Awakening - 2014?
The cast of Dalai Lama Awakening - 2014 includes: The Dalai Lama as himself
What will the Dalai Lama do after retiroment?
The Dalai Lama won't retire. Like being a Bishop, being a Lama is a job for life. At the Dalai Lama's death, a new Dalai Lama will be chosen by the High Lamas of the Gelugpa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
Did the dalai lama raise anyone from the dead?
No, The Dalai Lama has no supernatural powers.
Who is the current dalai lama and what number is he?
Tenzin Gyatso is the 14th Dalai Lama.
When did the current dalai lama become the dalai lama?
17th November 1950
When was Dalai Lama Renaissance created?
Dalai Lama Renaissance was created in 2007.
Is the dalai lama still in exile?
It is not a place, its The Dalai Lama's birth name.
How has the dalai lama fought for peace?
dalai lama was fighting for peace not war
What does dalai lama mean in arabic?
Dalai Lama is a Tibetan term, so it had no meaning in Arabic. Arabs write it as Dalai Lama (دالاي لاما).
