five pungent vegetables forbidden in Buddhism
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the five pungent vegetables forbidden in Buddhism (garlic, leeks, scallions, onions, asafoetida)
Also known as 五辛 (wǔ xīn). These vegetables are prohibited in Buddhist monastic codes and strict vegetarian practice due to their belief that they excite the senses and disturb mental tranquility.
Yán严
gé格
de的
fó佛
jiào教
tú徒
bù不
chī吃
wǔ五
hūn荤
。
Strict Buddhists do not eat the five pungent vegetables.
Wǔ五
hūn荤
bāo包
kuò括
dà大
suàn蒜
、
jiǔ韭
cài菜
、
xiè薤
、
cōng葱
hé和
xīng兴
qú渠
。
The five pungent vegetables include garlic, Chinese chives, rakkyo, scallions, and asafoetida.
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Sì寺
yuàn院
de的
sù素
zhāi斋
yán严
gé格
jìn禁
yòng用
wǔ五
hūn荤
。
The vegetarian meals at the temple strictly avoid the five pungent vegetables.