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Season 1 Episode 11: Shojin-ryori: Zen Cuisine as Training Within the Teachings

A monk named Dogen introduces shojin-ryori, a vegetarian cuisine, from China to Japan, blending it with Zen Buddhism to emphasize the significance of meals and preparation as a form of aesthetic training, ultimately shaping Japanese cuisine, particularly kaiseki-ryori, which highlights seasonal i...

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Seasons: 13

Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Production Country: Japan

Genres:Documentary