
Vegetarian

Tara Brach and Konda Mason on plant-based eating

TeachingsMagazine | Buddhism for Beginners, Teachings
Are All Buddhists Vegetarians?
Addressing a modern question with ancient roots

Magazine | Buddha Buzz, Openings
Before It Went Beyond: Mock Meat’s Asian Roots
Plant-based meats, more popular than ever in the US with high-tech brands like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods, have been known in China and places influenced by Chinese Buddhist culture since the 10th century. In February…

Ever Greens: Innovative Zen Restaurant Celebrates 40 Years
Before farm-to-table was a trend, San Francisco Zen Center’s Greens Restaurant made locally sourced vegetables a critically acclaimed dining experience.

CultureMagazine | Openings, The Buddhist Traveler In
The Buddhist Traveler in Vancouver
You’ll be one step closer to heaven in this Buddhist paradise.

A Plea for the Animals
French Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard talks to Tricycle about why we’re due for radical change in how we treat animals.

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).

Buddhist Teachings for a Peaceful Thanksgiving
Articles and video teachings to help you carve out a space of reflection before you carve the turkey.

Teachings 10 Misconceptions about Buddhism
Beggars Can’t Be Choosers
Are all Buddhist vegetarians? The Buddha explicitly rejected vegetarianism as a requirement for his followers.

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