What about Rats? Buddhist Disciplinary Guidelines on Rats: Daoxuan’s <i>Vinaya</i> Commentaries
Buddhist texts generally prohibit the killing or harming of any sentient being. However, while such a ban may seem straightforward, it becomes much more complex when annoying or dangerous animals are involved. This paper focuses on one such animal—the rat. These rodents feature prominently in monast...
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MDPI AG
2021-07-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/12/7/508 |