“You kinda sit and relax and enjoy.” Moller is not a trained chef and learned the preparation of “shojin-ryori” Zen vegetarian cuisine from her mother, who was the wife of the 27th ...

Animal-based ingredients such as meat and fish are not used in “shojin ryori” (Buddhist cuisine), since eating animals goes against the teachings of Buddhism. The use of five vegetables known ...

This means being served shojin ryori which contains no meat or fish. General visitors can also stay or dine at the facility. Saikan provides seven- and 10-course lunches by reservation only.

Whether trying meditation and plant-based shojin ryori cuisine during a temple stay or taking in the art and architecture of historic temples, there’s nothing quite like a trip to Koyasan.

Kyoto is famous for its kaiseki ryori style of dining, a traditional and formal way of eating; shojin ryori, composed strictly of vegetarian dishes and inspired by the diet of Buddhist monks ...

Today: Marc prepares bentos with guest chef Ozaki Fumie. She's an expert in shojin ryori, a type of vegetarian cuisine. Together, the pair make two protein-rich bentos featuring soy-based foods.

Japanese Shojin Ryori also does not use fish, meat or other animal products such as eggs nor strong tasting vegetables such as leeks, onions and garlic. Seonjae and Fujii have been working ...

As they all sorely miss Tama-san, Nobuko is preparing a feast of "shojin ryori" to lift everyone's spirits. Grandma Sakaguchi teaches Nobuko how to prepare a kind of tofu called "komodofu." ...

They craft exquisite shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine) using wild mountain plants and seasonal vegetables from the village. The vibrant scenes, full of smiles, offer a window into the ...