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Hey there!
The strange thing about Buddhism is there’s no ‘right way’ to practise it. It’s all dependant on what results you want from it.
If we were to look at a pretty average lay Buddhist, a western Buddhist with an interest in the faith, there would probably be about 45 minutes of meditation a day maximum. Many will exceed this, but most will undercut it and meditate perhaps 5-15 minutes in the morning and at night and nothing more. That’s mainly because Buddhism is trying to integrate itself in a life already take up with jobs, children, pets etc.
If we were to look at a Tibetan Monk’s daily schedule however, the meditation and prayer times are well in the hours.
Here’s a link to a Thai monk’s average day:
http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/buddhistworld/wat_m5.htm
As for a Buddhist diet, this ranges anywhere from steaks, to hardcore veganism. There are plenty of Buddhists in the world who eat meat, and it doesn’t mean they’re bad Buddhists. It’s all down to your moral compass and what you feel comfortable doing. Most monks will be vegetarian or vegan, but that doesn’t mean you m suddenly have to overhaul your life and ditch all the milk and eggs in your fridge. However, if that is what you want to do to achieve your goals, then be my guest! You’ll probably feel better for it!
I’m sorry if this has been a bit vague, if you have anymore questions for me don’t hesitate to ask :)
This link also might help you!
http://m.wikihow.com/Become-a-Buddhist
Metta,
~Avazen
The strange thing about Buddhism is there’s no ‘right way’ to practise it. It’s all dependant on what results you want from it.
If we were to look at a pretty average lay Buddhist, a western Buddhist with an interest in the faith, there would probably be about 45 minutes of meditation a day maximum. Many will exceed this, but most will undercut it and meditate perhaps 5-15 minutes in the morning and at night and nothing more. That’s mainly because Buddhism is trying to integrate itself in a life already take up with jobs, children, pets etc.
If we were to look at a Tibetan Monk’s daily schedule however, the meditation and prayer times are well in the hours.
Here’s a link to a Thai monk’s average day:
http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/buddhistworld/wat_m5.htm
As for a Buddhist diet, this ranges anywhere from steaks, to hardcore veganism. There are plenty of Buddhists in the world who eat meat, and it doesn’t mean they’re bad Buddhists. It’s all down to your moral compass and what you feel comfortable doing. Most monks will be vegetarian or vegan, but that doesn’t mean you m suddenly have to overhaul your life and ditch all the milk and eggs in your fridge. However, if that is what you want to do to achieve your goals, then be my guest! You’ll probably feel better for it!
I’m sorry if this has been a bit vague, if you have anymore questions for me don’t hesitate to ask :)
This link also might help you!
http://m.wikihow.com/Become-a-Buddhist
Metta,
~Avazen
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