After much internal debate, I just launched my YouTube channel earlier this week. Would be humbled if anyone took the time to check it out and give me some feedback here in the comments 🙏🏻 Gassho ...
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A good read from Eido-san, a fellow sangha member at Kongosan Eigen-ji (Vajra Mountain Wisdom Source Temple). A brief but poignant reflection on how to respect the ancient texts and the wisdom contained therein in this digital age we live in ...
#Buddha #Dharma #Sangha #Mindfulness #Wisdom
Learn to make shiozuke, a foundational Japanese salt-brined cucumber pickle that is as profound as it is simple. Achieve holistic health for body, mind, and spirit by reconnecting with your food, your environment, and yourself.
#ShojinRyori #MindfulLiving #EasyRecipes #WFPB #PlantBased #Shiozuke
Rooted in the mindfulness of shōjin ryōri, this simple practice helps reduce food waste & connects you to your food. A small act with big rewards for your body, mind, & spirit.
Get started with the full article & easy recipe on my blog!
#ShojinRyori #Mindfulness #SustainableLiving #HolisticHealth
As Michael Pollan says, “If it’s made from plants, eat it. If it’s made in plants, don’t.” In my opinion that goes for plant-based alternatives as well. Processed food is processed food regardless of the source material.
#ShojinRyori #WFPB #EatRealFood
This quick read reminds us that wisdom isn't what we know, but how we live in light of what we've learned. Click on the link and translate to read this beautiful reflection on navigating our digital age. Gassho 🙏🏻
#BuddhistWisdom #TendaiBuddhism #DigitalDharma #MindfulLiving #SpiritualPractice
As an ordained Tendai Buddhist monk, this is where I see my practice evolving. Thank you for sharing. Compassion is a universal virtue that must be extended to all sentient beings. Especially those whose volition is impacted by the world that we humans have a disproportionate impact in shaping.
Yes. As a Buddhist monk who grew up in the Catholic Church, I have encountered this on both sides. From my perspective, the two are halves of the whole: knowledge and practice (the halves) unified are wisdom (the whole). Thank you for sharing this insight.
Yes. Knowledge and practice are two parts of the whole. Wisdom is understanding and accepting this.
Good food doesn't need complicated recipes or expensive ingredients. Discover how the Buddhist practice of Mu-Shin (無心) transforms your relationship with food. Sometimes the most profound nourishment comes from what we choose NOT to do.
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#Mushin #Simplicity
"Ichigu-wo terasu" (lighting a corner) - Saicho's 788 CE teaching on finding enlightenment through everyday acts of service.
Discover how compassionate action transforms ordinary moments into spiritual practice.
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#TendaiBuddhism #Compassion #Dharma
Better, not the best. It is a journey that starts with a single step born from a decision to care about the impact of your actions.
Yes. Perfect is an ideal aspiration, but not an ideal strategy or practice. Take the first step, make mistakes, accept that it is all part of the journey, and keep going despite it all. Progress is what really matters … and giving a sh*t enough to do something.
The profound and ancient principle of #ShindoFuji (身土不二), a cornerstone of #ShojinRyori, is a reminder of the co-dependent relationship that we have with the planet. It is in our own best interest to defend and steward the environment!
go.www.tenzoskitchen.com/shindo-fuji
#Mindfulness #Buddhism
Heard of ichibutsu zentai? 🌿 It’s the shōjin ryōri principle of zero-waste. This article takes it from theory to practice. Max flavors, zero guilt. Click to read more. Recipes drop later in the week.
#ZeroWaste #WFPB #EatTheWholePlant #IchibutsuZentai
Carrot tops. Love them. Pesto is great. Ichimotsu zentai: use a thing entirely and waste nothing!
Next week’s blog post is the Japanese principle of “ichimotsu zentai.” It means to use everything and waste nothing. This is an incredible example of the principle in action.
In Japanese there is a term “ichimotsu zentai.” It means to use everything and waste nothing. It starts with awareness and intention. This is a perfect example. Resources may not be unlimited, but resourcefulness is!
Thank you to @plantbasednews.bsky.social @savetheworlddiet.bsky.social and @sustainabilityhub.bsky.social for the ongoing inspiration!
Watercolor illustration of fresh kohlrabi alongside text explaining "Shun," the Japanese practice of mindful, seasonal eating for optimal flavor and nourishment
SIMPLE. SEASONAL. SACRED.
🌿 The practice of shun (旬) is good for both you and the environment. It reduces stress, costs, & waste, and turns each meal into a ritual of mindfulness and gratitude.
Learn how to embrace shun in your daily life → www.tenzoskitchen.com
#ecoconscious #plantbasedliving
Though there are three poisons cited in Buddhism, I believe there is truly only one: ignorance, i.e. lack of wisdom. The root of which is the inability to let go of our beliefs. Thank you for this article. Gassho.
Shōjin Ryōri isn't a diet. It is a path forward.
Rooted in centuries of practice, its three core principles offer a timeless framework for mindful eating. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or deepening it, read this now.
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#PlantBasedEating #ShōjinRyōri
Went to Shigetsu myself in June 2024 after completing my training at Enryaku-ji's Hiei-zan Gyoin up on top of Mount Hiei. Transformative. If you haven't tried it, Vegan Ramen UZU is quite good as well. I believe they have a location in Koto City in Tokyo. Haven't eaten there, but Kyoto was great.
Congratulations! Looking forward to adding it to my collection.
Japanese monastery cooking has no shortage of innovative tofu dishes, each distinct from the others. This is one great example from @makiwi.bsky.social and @japantimes.co.jp from last year. Highly recommend making this!
Plant-based meats that "bleed" have always perplexed me. Let things be as they are. Almond doesn’t need to be dairy. It just needs to be almond. No need to process, manipulate, or change it in any way. To quote Michael Pollan, “If it came from a plant, eat it. If it was made in a plant, don't.”
Trying to make plant milk taste like cow’s milk is a form of attachment—clinging to what was, as you try affect change. Plant-based meats that "bleed" have always perplexed me. Let things be as they are. Almond doesn’t need to be dairy. It just needs to be almond.
Let it be enough. 🌿
Thought is often mistaken for truth, but it’s simply the activity of the mind—just as sound is the activity of the ear. Wisdom lies beyond the noise. Beyond the concepts that thought is made of. Thank you to @buddhismnow.bsky.social for this.
Thank you for this reminder. Thought is often mistaken for truth, but it’s simply the activity of the mind—just as sound is the activity of the ear. Wisdom lies beyond the noise. Beyond the concepts that thought is made of.
Transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle but don't know how to begin?
This guide offers practical, sustainable tips from my experience as a Buddhist monk and chef. No perfection needed to begin—just a clear, intentional first step.
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go.www.tenzoskitchen.com/transitioning
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