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“Do not kill or harm living things” is the first of five basic precepts of Buddhism. Thus, the majority of Buddhists abstain from meat consumption, and all of them exclude beef products from their diet. The major religious events for Buddhism are the birth, the enlightenment, and the death of Buddha; on these days devotees do not work but spend their time celebrating and fasting. Buddhist monks undergo complete fast depending on the moon phase, and they refrain from solid food intake after noon.

The life of a Buddhist encompasses many other lifestyle factors that have been shown to improve health. For example, Buddhists practice meditation and yoga, activities that have been shown to cause favorable health effects. Meditation has positive effects on reducing stress and increasing mindfulness, as well as improving BP and vascular endothelial function. Numerous studies have demonstrated the role of mindfulness‐based stress reduction in T2DM, showing modest improvements in body weight and glycemic control. Even short‐term engagement in yoga practice has been found to improve obesity, CVD, and T2DM risk factors among high‐risk populations.