Tsampa

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Tsampa is roasted pearl barley flour that is a staple food of Tibet. Tools Large flat skillet Sieve Clean cloth Spatula Grinder Ingredients 250g organic pearl barley Recipe Take the barley, place in a bowl, cover well with cold water and soak for 12 – 24 hours. Drain the barley in a sieve and leave … Continue reading Tsampa

Zuihitsu, 2025-02

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Technically, zuihitsu are longer reflections than what I tend to collect. But, the general idea is right. Here’s this month’s installment. If you want the complete set, please download the fortune file. Money loves speed. Poverty loves waiting. Resist the urge to maximize value. Where there is ruin, there is hope for a treasure.—Rumi A man … Continue reading Zuihitsu, 2025-02

33 Ways To Improve Your Life, Japanese Style by Ashley  Ogawa Clarke

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This article is exactly what it says on the tin. Example: Steel your sense of discipline For Mr Kodo Nishimura, a Buddhist monk, LGBTQIA+ activist and the author of This Monk Wears Heels, the key thing that he learnt growing up in Japan was self-discipline. “Especially when I was in training to become a monk, we … Continue reading 33 Ways To Improve Your Life, Japanese Style by Ashley  Ogawa Clarke