. Ahimsa
The Buddhist doctrine thus requires the Shaolin monks a completely vegetarian diet, because the wise man does not live at the expense of the lives of others, yet nature provides everything you need. The animal abuse is not just a matter of ethics or abstract of religious sentimentalism, in fact, according to the laws of nature, you reap what you sow.
To harmonize with nature and benefit of its energy, you must respect it, and who chooses to be violent towards her, he will receive in return only violent reactions. According to the Vedas who kills the animals directly or indirectly (for example by buying meat), will receive a specific reaction, something that goes beyond the moral qualms of conscience and remorse. He says: "As you sow collect", this inexorable cycle of actions and reactions is called in Sanskrit: "Law of Karma."
Killing other living beings, and eat its flesh, means acting inharmonious with the laws of nature, therefore, undoubtedly causes an accumulation of negative karma. The intended reaction does not occur immediately but over time, in the form of diseases, accidents and violence. Many recent reports from medical and scientific fact, have clearly demonstrated the relationship that exists between the diets of meat and "killer" relentless as cancer and heart disease.
To eliminate the suffering of others and from our world and to prevent unnecessary deaths, the Shaolin monks adhere to the principle Buddhist ahimsa paramo dharmah ("non-violence is the supreme duty of the human being"). Spiritualists have a duty to teach by example, respect and compassion for all creation, because it is based on universal compassion that the spiritual life, so how can a spiritual being cruel?
The Shaolin masters conclude: "Our concern for the creatures of God, is founded on spiritual vision, that Damo has taught us. This vision of universal equality is the key to respect all forms of life, and is a commitment which remains unshakable in all circumstances. "
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阿弥陀佛
