Shojin Ryori Mastery with Toshio Tanahashi at Chivitr
Phuket, Thailand, January 28, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Explore Zen Buddhist Vegetarian Cuisine at Chivitr from 6 to 15 February 2025. Chivitr in Phuket will host an exclusive culinary event featuring Shojin Ryori master Toshio Tanahashi from 6 to 15 February 2025. This 10-day experience offers participants a rare opportunity to explore the ancient art of Zen Buddhist vegetarian cuisine. With limited spaces available, the event promises hands-on workshops, lectures on Shojin Ryori philosophy, and meals thoughtfully prepared by Master Tanahashi.
Chivitr will host another extraordinary culinary event featuring the renowned Shojin Ryori master, Toshio Tanahashi, from 6 to 15 February 2025. This exclusive 10-day experience offers diners a unique opportunity to explore the ancient art of Zen Buddhist vegetarian cuisine. Shojin Ryori, from 6th century Japan, is a culinary tradition and a spiritual practice that aims to purify both body and soul. The event will showcase the handcrafted preparation of plant-based ingredients, balancing five colours and five flavours in each meal and using seasonal and local produce.
Toshio Tanahashi, born in 1960, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this event. His journey in Shojin Ryori includes a three-year apprenticeship at Gesshinji Temple, founding the acclaimed Tokyo restaurant Gesshinkyo, and gaining international recognition through demonstrations at prestigious venues like London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. Tanahashi’s collaborations with world-class chefs such as Alain Ducasse and Daniel showcase his innovative approach to Shojin cuisine.
Participants in this limited-space event can look forward to a comprehensive experience that includes hands-on workshops on Shojin Ryori techniques, lectures on the philosophy and history of this ancient cuisine, and exquisite meals prepared by Master Tanahashi. The event also promises to provide insights into how traditional Shojin Ryori principles can be applied to modern dietary trends and sustainability concerns.
Nestled on a verdant hillside in Southern Phuket overlooking Naiharn Lake and a short walk to one of the most beautiful beaches in Phuket lies Chivitr, a wellness retreat offering a lifestyle and holistic approach to rejuvenation by combining a blend of Eastern and Western philosophies and health practices.
Chivitr’s mission is to empower self-care and enhance individual well-being through sustainable lifestyle practices and holistic wellness experiences. At Chivitr, the practitioners understand that everyone has a unique journey to wellness and optimal health. With an unwavering commitment to delivering an exceptional personalised experience with a distinctively Asian touch and attention to detail, tailored consultations and programmes align their services with guests’ health goals and requirements.
Dining at Chivitr is integral to guests’ wellness experience. The menu focuses on nutritious, locally sourced organic ingredients showcasing the flavours of Thai, Asian, and Western cuisine. The retreat’s culinary philosophy emphasises the connection between food and well-being. Chivitr offers carefully crafted meals that ignite guests’ taste buds and nourish their bodies and souls.
To secure reservations for this transformative culinary journey at Chivitr, don’t hesitate to contact +66 (0) 76 388838 or email info@chivitr.com.
Chivitr, 14/106 Moo 1, Rawai, Muang, Phuket, 83130, Thailand, +66 76 388838, WhatsApp +66 63 086 1487, info@chivitr.com, www.chivitr.com/
