# 10 Things you'd never find in a traditional Buddhist household? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 3, 2009, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-things-youd-never-find-in-a-traditional-buddhist-household/508710 "2009-09-03T02:06:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Phlosphr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c68b51/32.png) [@Phlosphr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlosphr)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2009, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-things-youd-never-find-in-a-traditional-buddhist-household/508710/1 "2009-09-03T02:06:40Z")
I’ll start it off by saying this was prompted by a wrong assertion on my part at a recent dinner with friends in Boulder - known American Buddhist haven… Let’s just say I’ll start the list with: Flyswatter 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Polycarp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/82dd89/32.png) [@Polycarp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polycarp)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2009, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-things-youd-never-find-in-a-traditional-buddhist-household/508710/2 "2009-09-03T02:10:04Z")
Cubesteaks ---
**Author:** ![purple\_haze](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/db5fbb/32.png) [@purple\_haze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purple_haze)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2009, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-things-youd-never-find-in-a-traditional-buddhist-household/508710/3 "2009-09-03T02:24:02Z")
Hmm… I would say this kid; [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vbJG6JCN0c&feature=related](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vbJG6JCN0c&feature=related) Just as the soft rains fill the streams, pour into the rivers and join together in the oceans, so may the power of every moment of your goodness flow forth to awaken and heal all beings, Those here now, those gone before, those yet to come. By the power of every moment of your goodness May your heart’s wishes be soon fulfilled as completely shining as the bright full moon, as magically as by a wish-fulfilling gem. By the power of every moment of your goodness May all dangers be averted and all disease be gone. May no obstacle come across your way. May you enjoy fulfillment and long life. For all in whose heart dwells respect, who follow the wisdom and compassion, of the Way, May your life prosper in the four blessings of old age, beauty, happiness and strength. ---
**Author:** ![Projammer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/projammer/32/559_2.png) [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2009, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-things-youd-never-find-in-a-traditional-buddhist-household/508710/4 "2009-09-03T16:57:25Z")
So what was your incorrect assertion? For the list: Mousetraps. ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2009, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-things-youd-never-find-in-a-traditional-buddhist-household/508710/5 "2009-09-03T17:24:30Z")
It really depends on the kind of Buddhism. Not all Buddhists are vegetarians. I’d add I’m not sure how “traditionally Buddhist” most places in Colorado would be. ---
**Author:** ![Bijou\_Drains](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bijou_drains/32/2814_2.png) [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2009, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-things-youd-never-find-in-a-traditional-buddhist-household/508710/6 "2009-09-03T18:58:52Z")
Even the Dalai Lama eats some chicken , his doctor advised him that he should eat some meat. ---
**Author:** ![Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b38774/32.png) [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Attack_from_the_3rd_dimension)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2009, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-things-youd-never-find-in-a-traditional-buddhist-household/508710/7 "2009-09-03T19:56:10Z")
> [@Bijou\_Drains](#): > > Even the Dalai Lama eats some chicken , his doctor advised him that he should eat some meat. Tibetan Buddhists are not traditionally vegetarian. Also, monks who beg for food are not necessarily vegetarian. There is a traditional restriction against eating meat killed to feed a monk (versus “we have this meat we killed, here you go.”) ---
**Author:** ![Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b38774/32.png) [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Attack_from_the_3rd_dimension)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2009, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-things-youd-never-find-in-a-traditional-buddhist-household/508710/8 "2009-09-03T19:57:11Z")
Um…Crucifix? ---
**Author:** ![Brainiac](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/8797f3/32.png) [@Brainiac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brainiac)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2009, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-things-youd-never-find-in-a-traditional-buddhist-household/508710/9 "2009-09-03T20:33:41Z")
shoes ---
**Author:** ![Oakminster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/77aa72/32.png) [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2009, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-things-youd-never-find-in-a-traditional-buddhist-household/508710/10 "2009-09-03T20:36:26Z")
Guns ---
**Author:** ![Taber](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ac91a4/32.png) [@Taber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taber)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2009, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-things-youd-never-find-in-a-traditional-buddhist-household/508710/11 "2009-09-03T20:47:37Z")
An elephant. It wouldn’t fit through the doors. ---
**Author:** ![Bijou\_Drains](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bijou_drains/32/2814_2.png) [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2009, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-things-youd-never-find-in-a-traditional-buddhist-household/508710/12 "2009-09-03T23:43:28Z")
In the past the reason Tibetan Buddhists ate meat was because it’s not easy to grow food there since the elevation is so high. The average elevation is 16,000 feet, not many crops grow well that high up. But when they moved to India and other places a lot of Tibetans gave up eating meat since vegetables are much easier to get. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Devil\_s\_Grandmother](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/74df32/32.png) [@The\_Devil\_s\_Grandmother](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Devil_s_Grandmother)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2009, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-things-youd-never-find-in-a-traditional-buddhist-household/508710/13 "2009-09-03T23:47:49Z")
Bug spray? ---
**Author:** ![Tom\_Tildrum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e95f7d/32.png) [@Tom\_Tildrum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Tildrum)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-things-youd-never-find-in-a-traditional-buddhist-household/508710/14 "2009-09-04T00:18:31Z")
The Buddha. And if you do find him there, kill him. ---
**Author:** ![StaudtCJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/90ced4/32.png) [@StaudtCJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StaudtCJ)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-things-youd-never-find-in-a-traditional-buddhist-household/508710/15 "2009-09-04T00:50:11Z")
A yarmulke collection A Star of David A menorah a Christmas tree a statue of Kali ---
**Author:** ![Koxinga](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/4af34b/32.png) [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-things-youd-never-find-in-a-traditional-buddhist-household/508710/16 "2009-09-04T00:59:58Z")
New Agey space cadets who don’t want their bubble burst by seeing what actual Buddhists actually do. ---
**Author:** ![elelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f0a364/32.png) [@elelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elelle)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-things-youd-never-find-in-a-traditional-buddhist-household/508710/17 "2009-09-04T03:28:12Z")
A decent vacuum cleaner. Because they don’t come with any attachments. BaDumPum… ---
**Author:** ![Slithy\_Tove](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slithy_tove/32/18248_2.png) [@Slithy\_Tove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slithy_Tove)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-things-youd-never-find-in-a-traditional-buddhist-household/508710/18 "2009-09-04T03:50:37Z")
The Swiss Guard “Sorry, wrong house.” ---
**Author:** ![Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tapioca_Dextrin)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-things-youd-never-find-in-a-traditional-buddhist-household/508710/19 "2009-09-04T04:28:00Z")
Pogo Stick. ---
**Author:** ![devilsknew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/4da419/32.png) [@devilsknew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/devilsknew)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2009, 9:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-things-youd-never-find-in-a-traditional-buddhist-household/508710/20 "2009-09-04T09:48:37Z")
There’s no object of insolence in a buddhist household, because nothing is insolent. Everything is useful. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-things-youd-never-find-in-a-traditional-buddhist-household/508710.md?page=2)