Here’s some information about an opportunity to learn to prepare shojin ryori (精進料理), which is the vegetarian cuisine associated with Japanese Buddhism. If you’re not familiar with shojin ryori, you may want to check out the following pages:
Shojin Ryori: Japan’s Sophisticated Buddhist Cuisine https://savorjapan.com/contents/more-to-savor/shojin-ryori-japans-sophisticated-buddhist-cuisine/ “A typical shojin ryori meal is centered around soybean-based foods like tofu along with seasonal vegetables and wild mountain plants, which are believed to bring balance and alignment to the body, mind, and spirit. This simple meal contributed to Japan’s elegant haute cuisine called kaiseki, and today can be eaten at the dining halls located in Buddhist temples across Japan.”
Books have been published on the topic as well:
Shojin Ryori: The Art of Japanese Vegetarian Cuisine https://www.amazon.com/Shojin-Ryori-Japanese-Vegetarian-Cuisine/dp/9814516287
If you’re vegan, the Japanese text in the announcement indicates that, while the shoji ryori taught in this class normally uses eggs and dairy products, the teacher is willing and able to adjust the ingredients to accommodate vegans. If you’d like to participate, please send an e-mail to the address listed on the flier.
– Kirk
P.S. The photo of shojin ryorin is one that I took from a website and added as an illustration of what a typical shojin ryori meal looks like. So, the meal that you learn to prepare in the class may be somewhat different.