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What is your biggest take away from your research to invite my participants into conversation again for an
on Buddhist pilgrimage? in-depth reflection into how it has been since the last
time we talked, which is nearly 10 years now!
That there is no one way to doing pilgrimage as
a Buddhist. And that it is as much an individual Another area of focus inspired by my work as a life
undertaking, as it is a collective, interbeing, coach is to examine the ways in which Buddhism is
interdependent, collaborative work-in-progress. being put into practice, for example, during times of
trouble, in education, caregiving or managing coworkers
If you were to do a follow up research on Buddhist and workplaces. Much like how there is no one way to
pilgrimage, what would be your focus? carrying out a pilgrimage, there is also a multitude of
ways Buddhist teaching and philosophy is actually being
I have several areas of interest but as a direct follow up practiced. EH
to my doctoral research on Buddhist pilgrimage, I’d love

From

Dharma to

Vegetarianism

By Chia Siow Ching

Siow Ching graduated from Fo Guang University in Taiwan

Siow Ching graduated from the National University The Link Café
of Malaysia with a bachelor’s degree in social science,
The Link Café is a vegetarian cafe with vegan options
and later earned a master’s degree in Buddhist located in Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur. It is dedicated
Studies from Fo Guang University in Taiwan. As an to offering delicious and nutritious food that not only
entrepreneur, she is now running a vegetarian café benefits the customers but also supports a sustainable
and vegan burger eatery. Her passion is in promoting future. The menu features a wide range of vegetarian
plant-based cuisine. and vegan options, including burgers, pasta, pizza, poke
bowl, and Asian fusion cuisine. All their dishes are made
Siow Ching responded to questions by Zhi Yi of with fresh, locally sourced ingredients to ensure quality
Eastern Horizon on 27th March 2023 and shared and sustainability.
with us her experience of being an entrepreneur
and how has Dharma practice helped her in the Zhi Yi: Can you share with us when and how did you
became interested in Buddhism and vegetarianism?
vegetarian café business.

Siow Ching: During my secondary school, I attended
a Buddhist camp to gain new experiences, without
many thoughts on my personal beliefs. After that, I just