Vesak + Viva Cinco de Mayo Celebration!
Ananda M., Jen B. (Dharma Meditation Initiative), MelaTeas.com; NeighborhoodUU.org; Crystal Quintero, Dhr. Seven, Ashley Wells, Pfc. Sandoval (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly
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| Siddhartha became "the Buddha" under the bodhi tree by awakening to the Truth. |
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| We made it ourselves: Kombucha on ice, salad, shiitake-shroom tacos on organic "sliders" (mini corn tortillas) from Whole Foods (Dharma Meditation Initiative/Pasadena Vegan Love) |
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| LA was Native, Mexican, then US. Let's eat! |
On top of our
Buddha's Birthday Party ("Buddhist Xmas" called
Vesak),
Viva Cinco de Mayo Vegan Potluck, and
Guided "Bodhi Tree Forest" Meditation...
The
Dharma Meditation Initiative is adding a
Free Boutique Tea Tasting all on the same day!
RSVP (FREE).
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Healing nature, healing ourselves through tea
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Bring food to share. Come with an appetite to sample! Some
vegan dish ideas:
- Delivery/takeout from local Thai My Vegan Restaurant
- Whole vegan-cheese pizza from Whole Foods on nearby Arroyo Parkway (only $7 on Thursdays)
- Vegan Indian or other Asian food or something from Veggie Grill (delivery or takeout)
- Chips: Beanfields' corn-free "corn chips" (made from beans and brown rice) in assorted flavors...
- Salads: baby greens, lettuce, kalamata olives, artichokes, tomatoes, anise, shredded carrots, cucumbers, cilantro...
- Mexican salsas: red, raw, fire braised, green tomatillo, super hot, mild, quirky...
- Guacamole: mash avocados with lemon juice, chopped cilantro, paprika, sea salt, chiles, cubed Persian cucumbers...
- Organic mini sliders (Whole Foods $2) corn tortillas
- Dips: olive, pine nuts, hummus, pinto or red kidney beans...
- Rice: fluffy brown basmati, jasmine, Lundberg's...
- Tacos: potato, green jackfruit, grilled veggies, tofu, crumbled veggie burger mix, greens...
- Fruit: classic trays of pineapple, apple, grapes, mango, strawberries, blue berries, raspberries, peach slices, blackberries, cherries...
- Savory veggies: roasted bell peppers, sauteed 'shrooms, squash
- Desserts: whatever delights, gluten-free cookies, cakes
- Utensils: crushed ice, paper cups, plates
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| Vegan pizza (cheese and meat-free) is delicious and compassionate to animals. |
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| Braising and grilling veggies brings out delicious flavors for a hearty healthy dish. |
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| Salad, Beanfields' spicy nacho chips, guacamole, red salsa, shiitake slider tacos |
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| Exotic Sri Lankan and Indian delicacies: dal (split pea coconut), eggplant, rice, naan |
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| Yams smothered in lima bean soup, greens, salad (Oh Happy Days) |
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| It's "impossible" because it's VEGAN and bleeds beet juice and savory flavor. |
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| Assorted Asian vegan dishes: spinach, green beans, dal, rice, cucumber salad... |
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| Vegan desserts are sweet and sane, not good for you, but not as bad as common junk. |
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| Salad, vegetable curry over yam/sweet potato (Oh Happy Days) |
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| "Tea" (Camellia sinensis) it both soothes and stimulates. Ask Buddhist monastics. |
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| Mela Teas of Burbank, CA features exquisite herbs and florals from Sri Lanka |
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