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“They should
separate,” the Buddha replied, “the meat from the rest
of the food, which should then be washed and then consumed. If it
happens that their bowl has been stained by the meat but is not
defiled by the evil smell or taste, there is no fault in eating
from it. But if someone gives them quantities of meat, let them
not accept it. If meat is mingled with their food, let them not
eat of it, else they will be at fault. If I were to explain in detail
the prohibition of meat and all its rules, there would be no end!
But it is now time for me to pass beyond suffering; therefore I
have explained it to you only in part.”
The above was taken from the sction of the Mahaparinirvanasutra
called The Answering of Questions.
(Source:
FB, p. 59-64)
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