Shojin ryori is a vegetarian cuisine in the Buddhist monastic tradition. It is a part of Buddhist ascetic practice, said to cleanse the soul, suppress worldly desires and promote spiritual growth. It is said that pouring one’s heart into one’s cooking is the secret to true shojin ryori and an act that expresses gratitude for all people. Shojin ryori is a quest not for physical results but for an inner spiritual calm. A guide on the path of life.