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Vinaya

Okay kiddo, let me explain Vinaya to you!

Vinaya is a set of rules that Buddhist monks and nuns follow to live a good and peaceful life. Just like how your parents might give you rules to follow, like not hitting your sister or always saying please and thank you, Vinaya is a set of rules for Buddhist monks and nuns to follow.

These rules cover lots of different things, like how to dress, how to behave around others, and how to treat animals. They also include rules about what to eat and drink, and when to eat and drink.

The idea behind these rules is that by following them, monks and nuns can create a peaceful and respectful environment for themselves and others, and live a life that is focused on spreading kindness and compassion.

So Vinaya is really just a set of guidelines that helps Buddhist monks and nuns live a peaceful and respectful life, and create a good example for others to follow.
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