What is a Buddhist favorite food? An exploration of diverse traditions
                                
                                
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                                While there is no single "favorite" Buddhist food, the diet is profoundly shaped by the principle of *ahimsa*, or non-harming, which leads many followers to embrace vegetarianism. However, the rules surrounding food are not monolithic across the religion, with significant variations among different schools and regional cultures.