A vow (sdom-pa) is a subtle invisible form on a mental continuum, which shapes behavior. Specifically, it is a restraint from an "uncommendable action" (kha-na ma-tho-ba), either one that is naturally destructive (rang-bzhin-gyi kha-na ma-tho-ba) or one that Buddha prohibited (bcas-pa'i kha-na ma-tho-ba) for specific individuals who are training to reach specific goals. An example of the former is taking the life of another; an example of the later is eating after noon, which monastics need to avoid for their minds to be clearer for meditating at night and the next morning.
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>> September 23, 2010
A vow (sdom-pa) is a subtle invisible form on a mental continuum, which shapes behavior. Specifically, it is a restraint from an "uncommendable action" (kha-na ma-tho-ba), either one that is naturally destructive (rang-bzhin-gyi kha-na ma-tho-ba) or one that Buddha prohibited (bcas-pa'i kha-na ma-tho-ba) for specific individuals who are training to reach specific goals. An example of the former is taking the life of another; an example of the later is eating after noon, which monastics need to avoid for their minds to be clearer for meditating at night and the next morning.
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Very interesting. No eating after noon? Sounds a little too strict for me, but it is fascinating to read the daily practices of full-on dedicated monks (presuming they follow the Buddha).
Please check out some of my zen poetry here:
http://www.theemotionmachine.com/zen-poems-1-5
Thanks. I will try to visit your blog again (so we stay connected). -
Thanks! I added your link to my blog that I've moved to. It's www.buddhablog.org
I hope you visit the new site! Thanks for your remarks, I think you're right that the not eating after noon is part of the vinaya.
Kindly,
Laura
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2 comments:
Very interesting. No eating after noon? Sounds a little too strict for me, but it is fascinating to read the daily practices of full-on dedicated monks (presuming they follow the Buddha).
Please check out some of my zen poetry here:
http://www.theemotionmachine.com/zen-poems-1-5
Thanks. I will try to visit your blog again (so we stay connected).
Thanks! I added your link to my blog that I've moved to. It's www.buddhablog.org
I hope you visit the new site! Thanks for your remarks, I think you're right that the not eating after noon is part of the vinaya.
Kindly,
Laura
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