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QUESTION: I was wondering if you could give me some insight into theravada buddhist women and the types of foods they cook. I'm research nutrition but it's hard to find what types of dishes and vegetables theravada women cook. It be nice if you had some recipes as well.

ANSWER: Hi Keicia,

I am afraid there is no answer for your query.  It is just like asking what do Catholic Christian women cook.

There is nothing to do with cooking or diet.  Theravada is one of the traditions or schools of Buddhism.  It can be practised by anyone irrespective of diet.  As for Mahayana Buddhists, perhaps the emphasis will be on vegetarian diet.

Justin Choo



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QUESTION: But I read that they give food to monks and that for certain rituals they prepare certain dishes. Is there anywhere I can find out exactly what these dishes are? Do you know what these dishes are?

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Hi Keicia,

If you are referring to Theravada tradition, I am very sure that there is no such practice.  Maybe the devotees out of enthusiasm may have prepared something special for the monks.

To confirm my answer, you can always ask some other sources.  One of the good sites is:

http://www.lioncity.net/buddhism/
E-Sangha forum.
(I currently can't access this site)

Try this site:

http://www.dhammawheel.com/

Hope you can find some answers.

Justin Choo

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When in doubt seek it out. All your questions will be answered, and you may not have to agree with the answers. Such is the beauty of Buddhism. You are free to decide. I follow the Theravada tradition, and have been studying Buddhism for more than 40 years. Please view my profile for more details. I have answered more than 1500 questions since joining this category. You may like to give me the honor to answer your question.

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I was brought up in the 50's as a Buddhist. For the past 40 years I have read numerous books on Buddhism and listened to numerous talks on Buddhism by well-respected and learned monks and lay teachers. I conduct Buddhist classes for parents of Sunday School children in a Theravada Buddhist Temple. My teacher was the late Chief Reverend, The Ven. K Sri Dhammananda of The Brickfields Buddhist Mahavihara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You can view the relevent website in memory of my revered late teacher @ http://www.ksridhammananda.com

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I am a life member of the Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia.

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YOU ARE INVITED TO VISIT MY BLOG @ http://lifeislikethat999.blogspot.com/ Published a book called "The Rainbow And The Treasure". It is a compilation of extracts from various sources to introduce Buddhism to beginners. (Currently out of print)

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Bachelor of Commerce And Administration, Victoria University Of Wellington, NZ.(1974)

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