I Tried the “Buddhist Monk” Diet—And It Worked
But not just for slimming one ex-monk’s waistline
Food
What do Buddhists eat? What do you eat on a Buddhist retreat? Are Buddhists vegetarian and what does Buddhism say about eating meat? How can Buddhist ethics impact what we eat? Explore all these questions and more what Buddhism has to say about food, eating, and cooking.
Dogen Said Not to Waste a Single Grain of Rice. Here’s How.
A Zen teacher and cook’s recipe for making the most of your leftovers and cutting down on food waste.
Celebrating the Tibetan New Year with Momos and More
Ring in the year of the pig with a feast fit for a lama.
Giving Thanks from Your Gut
Five ways that food can satisfy our spiritual appetite from Sravasti Abbey abbess Thubten Chodron
The Freedom of No Recipe
Rather than force reality to bend to will, a Zen chef cooks—and lives—with what is.
Cooking Your Way to Enlightenment with Korean Buddhist Nun and Chef Beop Song
What aspiring home cooks can learn from Korean Buddhist nun and chef Beop Song’s philosophy of food (plus, an easy temple recipe to try at home).
Taste 1,700 Years of Traditional Buddhist Cooking at New York City’s Korean Cultural Week
This September, Buddhist monks, nuns, and chefs will enlighten New Yorkers about Korean monastic culture and prepare temple cuisine.
If You Build It, They Will Need Food
Making retreats accessible to all—and ensuring there's delicious cuisine when they get there
The Attack at Home
A new bill threatens the food security of millions
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