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Can Monks Have Dairy? The Surprising Truth Across Different Orders

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According to ancient monastic texts, some Buddhist traditions explicitly allow for the consumption of dairy products, while other monastic orders have developed more restrictive guidelines over time. The question of 'can monks have dairy' reveals a complex landscape of religious discipline, regional tradition, and philosophical interpretation that varies significantly across different faiths and lineages.