Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, the legendary Buddhist monastery set deep in California's Ventana Wilderness, is famous for its healthy gourmet vegetarian cuisine. Guests are known to rave about one particular Tassajara tradition: the bag lunch. Tassajara Cookbook shares these neverbefore- published recipes for savory sandwich spreads, pâtés and loaves, egg and tofu sandwich fillings, salads, chutneys, sauces, marinades, and butters, as well as recipes for baked goods and sweet treats.

Hardcover, 224 pages.

An introduction to shojin ryori, the centuries-old vegetarian cuisine of Japan's Buddhist temples, this book is a must for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone interested in healthy eating. In addition to 60 mouthwatering recipes adapted to the Western kitchen, the author teaches us the physical and spiritual benefits of using seasonal ingredients and following the flow of the seasons.   more...

The Sakuteiki, literally "Notes on Garden Design", by the 11th century poet and courtier Tachibana no Toshitsuna, laid out the principles that shaped the design of Japanese gardens and elevated them to sacred spaces. It remains a vital influence for Japanese garden designers today.   more...

This very special book explores the innovative approach to garden making and landscape design found in the work of Martin Mosko, a landscape architect and Zen teacher working in the Rocky Mountain region of Colorado.