Disciple Quote by Gautama Buddha
“To avoid causing terror to living beings, let the disciple refrain from eating meat.”
About This Quote
Source Sutra: Dhammapada, Verse 273
Advocates non‑violence by urging abstention from meat to prevent harm to sentient beings.
In simple terms: Avoid eating meat to prevent causing terror.
Key Takeaway
Choose compassion over convenience.
Themes
compassion
non‑violence
ethical diet
Mood
reflective
ethical
spiritual
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- vegetarian meals
- animal welfare activism
- teaching mindfulness
- culinary choices
Key Concepts
Buddhist ethics
ahimsa
sentient rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your diet affect your sense of compassion?
- What alternatives can you adopt?
A Different Perspective
May be culturally or nutritionally challenging for some.
![“To avoid causing terror to living beings, let the disciple refrain from eating meat... the food of the wise is that which is consumed by the sadhus [holymen]; it does not consist of meat... There may be some foolish people in the future who will say that I permitted meat-eating and that I partook…” quote by Gautama Buddha](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/688/gautama-buddha-163_consumed_to-avoid-causing-terror-to-living-beings_1575051.jpg)
![“It is far better to be happy than to have your bodies act as graveyards for animals. Accordingly, the apostle [St.] Matthew partook of seeds, nuts and vegetables, without meat.” quote by Clement of Alexandria](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/94c/clement-of-alexandria-12861_animal_it-is-far-better-to-be-happy-than-to-hav_1080831.jpg)
