Jeong Kwan (born 1957) is a Seon Buddhist nun and chef of Korean cuisine. She lives in the Chunjinam Hermitage at the Baegyangsa temple in South Korea, where she cooks for fellow …

Mar 3, 2022 · In 1974, Jeong Kwan – then known by her secular name Chunjeong – left her house in the remote city of Yeongju in the North Gyeongsang province of South Korea. Still a …

Oct 9, 2023 · In a Buddhist temple complex surrounded by forest a little more than three hours south of Seoul, South Korea, a beloved cook prepares meals for fellow monks, students, …

Oct 16, 2015 · Kwan is revered around the world for her cooking, but she is first and foremost a Zen Buddhist nun, and this garden reflects the come-what-may equanimity of her spiritual …

Feb 18, 2017 · Jeong Kwan is a 60-year-old Zen Buddhist nun who prepares vegan meals for her community (and the occasional visitor) at Baekyangsa Temple, which is located 169 miles …

Mar 29, 2019 · Jeong Kwan is a Seon Buddhist monk at the Baegyangsa temple in South Korea. The temple is located in Naejangsan National Park, three hours by train and taxi, or …

Jeong Kwan, is director of Chunjinam Hermitage at the Baekyangsa Temple, the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, and managing director of the International Temple Food Education Center.

May 8, 2022 · Netflix viewers might recognise her from Chef’s Table – and there’s a reason why she’s held in high esteem by the culinary world, particularly for her impact on how vegan …

Jul 18, 2022 · Jeong Kwan, born 1957, is a Seon Buddhist nun and chef of Korean cuisine who gained worldwide recognition and fans for her vegetarian “temple cuisine.” If that wasn’t …

Through artful food and daily prayers, the lessons learned from a week with the venerable Korean nun have left an indelible impression. When I arrived at the Chunjinam hermitage, Jeong Kwan …