Chao Lao Beach Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I will probably get the best rely here that is factual. Monks do not appear to drink, (at least good monks). What are the rules for Buddhist and Alcohol? Considering many Thais I know claim they are Buddhist and flaming Alcoholics. Thanks in advance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bealus Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Just out of curiosity; how long do you live/stay Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchooptip Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 What are the rules for Christians and Alcohol? Considering many Westerners I know claim they are Christians and flaming Alcoholics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapfries Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 True monks (Buddhism) will NOT drink alcohol. In fact; the food they eat, traditionally, is also not to give pleasure (taste) so a true monk will mix the rice with any other dished, including any desert. "Food" is only meant to be taken as "sustenance" in order for the body to be able to function; most certainly NOT for the purpose of "enjoyment". The only "enjoyment" a true monk will aspire to is an ever increasing sense of "self" and "enlightenment". There are many books written on this subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald14 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I lived in Saudi Arabia and found that many Muslims are flaming alcoholics.......how about that? So basically the Monks are not supposed to drink, but I am sure some do, although not openly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 One of the 5 Buddhist precepts (which are what practicing Buddhist lay people adhere to...monks adhere to them plus >200 additional ones) is to abstain from all intoxicants. Can't get any plainer or clearer than that. Need to understand that there is a difference between Buddhist practice (i.e. practice of the teachings of Buddha), which is not secular, and the Buddhist religion that developed in the centuries after the Buddha's death. Many (arguably most) Thais self-identify with the Buddhist religion, but do not seriously practice the Buddha's teachings. However, all Thais are aware of the precept, as the 5 precepts are regularly chanted at temples on religious occasions. And Thais who are serious about Buddhist practice will not drink nor take other intoxicants. For a monk to knowingly take an intoxicant would be a very serious violation. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabianfred Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Do not confuse those dressed in robes with monks. Many try to fool other people and even themselves, but they can never fool the law of karma which will bring heavy suffering if they cheat the lay people and cause them to lose faith...they are to be greatly pitied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steinghan Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 I can go with that, except I am sure it is the "ever increasing sense of non-self and enlightenment" that makes it all worthwhile. The only "enjoyment" a true monk will aspire to is an ever increasing sense of "self" and "enlightenment". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chao Lao Beach Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share Posted June 2, 2013 Thanks for a couple of great replies in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lungmi Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 The vinaya allows alcohol when it is in medicine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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