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DO BUDDHIST TEACHINGS INFLUENCE THE WAY YOU EAT AND DRINK?

When you are completely mindful of eating, you can savor each morsel of food.

—Bhante Sanathavihari Bhikkhu, Santa Fe, New Mexico

I personally choose to eat primarily a vegan diet. I only eat animal products if they are expired (from a store that I work at) and otherwise going

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