Buddhism isn’t about depriving yourself of worldly pleasures. Andrea Miller explains how a healthy meal helped Siddhartha understand the importance of nourishment — and offers a healthful recipe for cashew pulao.
A diet for a healthy world
Clair Brown and Pearl McLeod explain how changing your diet can change the world.
How to Eat an Apple
Thich Nhat Hanh and Dr. Lilian Cheung on how the simple act of mindfully eating an apple can bring you many delights.
The Dharma of Pie
Gesshin Greenwood argues why the perfect project of Zen is pie-making.
Meals That Heal the Heart
Her parents’ divorce meant angry mealtimes, but Elissa Altman found her way back to a nurturing table. She shares her tips on preparing and enjoying meals that heal yourself and others.
How to Practice Mindful Eating
Jan Chozen Bays teaches us how to make every meal a celebration of gratitude, enjoyment, and true nourishment.
Concerned About the Climate? OK. But What Are You Eating?
There are ways within our means to protect the environment, says Buddhist practitioner John Bussineau — including a plant-based diet.
Krispy Kreme Mind
Jan Chozen Bays on the incessant desires that fuel our confusion and suffering.
This Zen priest teaches the Buddha’s middle-way approach to eating
Meet the Silicon Valley data scientist who is using the example of the Buddha to help Americans rethink their relationship to food.
Buddhist chef Eric Ripert and Anthony Bourdain take the heat in China
Three-Michelin star restaurant owner, French chef, and Buddhist, Eric Ripert, was featured on last week’s episode of Anthony Bourdain’s ‘Parts Unknown.”