ZEN and SHOJIN RYORI
Everyday is a Good Day – Connecting through Meditation and Mindful Eating
9:30 – 11:45 AM, Biweekly Session
ZEN and SHOJIN RYORI is an exclusive biweekly session that starts with authentic Zen meditation, followed by a deep dive into Zen teachings and practices. It offers an authentic experience to stop, reflect, and renew yourself to step fully into the richness of your life in our world of busyness today—of more, faster, better in New York City.
Designed to inspire personal / inner growth, foster a deeper appreciation for life, and enhance your overall well-being, ZEN AND SHOJIN RYORI offers a unique opportunity to cultivate yourself through Zen aesthetics and enrich the quality of your life.
We invite you to slow down and join us for a Zen meditation and shojin ryori (vegan) breakfast, including matcha and a traditional Japanese sweets.
About the Session
Each session lasts 135 minutes and includes a simple yet traditional Zen shojin ryori breakfast at THE GALLERY by odo, carefully curated under the supervision of Executive Chef Hiroki Odo. Shojin ryori describes a vegan cuisine that originated in Zen Buddhism. Our shojin ryori breakfast arrives on a simple-looking elegant tray of Echizen lacquerware with a set of three traditional Zen meal bowls. These contain an original assortment of dishes made without any dairy or animal products that highlight the season, including a mazegohan (mixed rice with vegetables), a soup dish, and a vegetable dish.
We will immerse ourselves in the wisdom of Zen teachings, explore our inner voices, intuition, and awareness, and conclude with talks and a Q&A session. Following the meal, you’ll enjoy matcha and a traditional Japanese sweet, served in a simplified version of the tea ceremony.
Location
17 W 20th St., 2 Fl., New York, 10011
Workshop starts
1st Zazen
Break
2nd Zazen
Shojin ryori breakfast, tea, sweets
Workshop ends
Timeline
9:30
9:35
10:00 – 10:05
10:05 – 10:30
10:45
11:45