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Lord Buddha of Disciple ask him that rules of eating and his lifestyle 



When a disciple asked Lord Buddha about the rules of eating, the Buddha provided guidance rooted in mindfulness, moderation, and intention. His teachings on eating are not only about food but about cultivating discipline, compassion, and awareness.


Here are the main principles Buddha taught about eating:




1. Eat Mindfully
  • Be fully present while eating.
  • Focus on the taste, smell, and texture of the food.
  • Avoid distractions (like talking excessively, rushing, or indulging in craving).
  • Example from the Buddha:

Monks were told to eat silently, chewing slowly, and to reflect:

"I take this food not for fun, not for indulgence, not for fattening or beautification, but only for the maintenance and nourishment of this body."




2. Eat in Moderation 
  • Do not overeat.
  • Stop eating when you feel about 70–80% full.
  • Buddha compared overeating to overloading a chariot—it breaks down easily.
    

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3. One Meal a Day (Bhikshu)
  • Monks and nuns in the early Sangha ate only once a day, before noon.
  • After midday, they refrained from eating solid food until the next morning.
This rule is called “untimely eating”—not eating at inappropriate times.




4. Accept What is Given
  • Monastics lived on alms, accepting whatever food was offered without preference.
  • They were not to show greed or choose based on taste.
This cultivates non-attachment and humility.




5. Reflect Before Eating
Before eating, the Buddha advised his followers to contemplate five reflections:
There are five Contemplations before Eating
  1. This food is the gift of the whole universe, the earth, the sky, and much hard work.
  2. I eat this food to nourish my body to walk the path of enlightenment.
  3. I will be aware of the suffering of beings who lack food.
  4. I take only what I need, not out of greed or craving.
  5. I will use this energy to live mindfully and serve others.
    

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