vegetarian cuisine originally derived from the dietary restrictions of Buddhist monks
purifying oneself (religiously) by abstaining from eating meat
allowing oneself meat, fish or alcohol after a period of abstaining
vegetable-based food (incl. nuts, berries, etc., but excl. all meat and fish)
engage in ascetic practices with dauntless spirit
engage in ascetic practices with dauntless spirit
first meal (including meat or fish) taken after a period of abstinence
being arduous; working diligently enduring hardships; making a strenuous effort
self-control and close application; self-denial and diligent devotion
striving to adopt ascetic practices for one's whole life