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Suniti Bhikkuni on caste, gender and Buddhism

What's your ism?

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Precepts, Alcohol, and Vegetarianism in Buddhism

This chapter explores the precepts in Buddhism, including the fourth precept on abstaining from lying and abusive language, and the fifth precept on abstaining from intoxicants. It discusses the Buddhist perspective on drinking alcohol and the lack of specific dietary restrictions in Buddhism. The chapter also addresses misconceptions about Buddha's teachings on food and the use of 'bhojan patra' in rituals.

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