Thanks to Ann M for this fascinating post. The head of the TNP, Dr. Betsy Napper, spoke here at Skyline several years ago.
Today we’re taking you behind the scenes to some of the Tibetan Buddhist nunneries supported through the Tibetan Nuns Project. You’ll see what the Tibetan Buddhist nuns eat and how they prepare their food.
Scroll down for four recipes for delicious vegetarian food that you can cook at home.
A collage of food photos from the Tibetan Buddhist nuns, including vegetarian Tibetan momos, top right. The photo on the left is courtesy of Dustin Kujawski. The photo of Tibetan momos in the top right is courtesy of YoWangdu.
The nunneries in India follow a simple vegetarian diet. The nuns’ diet is influenced by Indian food and local ingredients. With your support, their nutrition has greatly improved over the years.
A nun on kitchen duty checks rice. Photo courtesy of Brian Harris