Chef Deborah Madison Thinks It Pays to Be More Tolerant
A chef known for cooking vegetables discusses why she stays away from labels like “vegetarian” and reflects on her experience cooking—and creating community—at the San Francisco Zen Center.
Vegetarianism
The Myth of Separation
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
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.
The Hidden Vegetarians of Tibet
Contrary to popular belief, meat eating has been questioned by masters both past and present.
Tibet’s Vegetarian Debate
How do Tibetans reconcile the tension between meat-eating and the compassionate outlook espoused in the Buddhist teachings? The new Food of Sinful Demons provides fresh perspectives on this question.
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).
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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