What are the dietary practices of Buddhist monks?
Buddhism is a way of life that advocates freedom, equality and compassion. Today, this practice is booming. In fact, we… Read more >
Why do non-Buddhists get Buddha tattoos?
Tattoos have become a very popular form of artistic expression, and their meaning varies from individual to individual. Religious tattoos enjoy particular popularity, … Read more >
Why monks are recommended not to eat after noon
When following the middle path already begins at the table. In Theravada, the monks, the bikkhus, are subject to strict rules of life, … Read more >
Cooking to reconcile with the living
How to find our place as humans within the universe through "eating well". Our food is the mirror of the world. A patchwork of joy... Read more >
The canteen of the present moment of Victoria Werlé: Tatin of fennel & red onions
A follower of instinctive and spontaneous cuisine (in Japanese “Ima” means “present moment”), Victoria Werlé has teamed up with English restaurateur Joe Elliott to launch a whole … Read more >
The first principle
You will find not far from the Uji valley, at the foot of Mount Obaku, a singular temple of the Zen school which was founded by the monk … Read more >
The canteen of the present moment of Victoria Werlé: Quinoa, kumquat and butternut
A follower of instinctive and spontaneous cuisine (in Japanese “Ima” means “present moment”), Victoria Werlé has teamed up with English restaurateur Joe Elliott to launch a whole … Read more >
The sound of one hand
Master Mokurai lived in Kenninji, the oldest cloister of the Zen school in Japan, right in the middle of the beautiful city of Kyoto. … Read more >
what we really want
Parable on the true keys of goodness and serenity. The abbot got up very early one morning, which was not abnormal. But … Read more >
Does the real exist?
What is real and what does the expression specific to Buddhism mean: all existences are empty? We know that when an accident occurs,... Read more >
Put an end to sectarian selfishness
Or how to learn to act together. Imagine a damaged boat in which it would be necessary to use all the power of the machines to pump the water from the … Read more >
Chiyono's Moon
How to find the right course to avoid navigating in troubled waters. Chiyono was a simple soul, a pretty country girl who... Read more >
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