Good food begins
with good intention.
Compassion, honest ingredients and respect for life. Discover the philosophy behind Rishi Ahara’s righteous food initiative.
Food as a responsibility
At Rishi Ahara, food is viewed as a responsibility towards the person who eats it, the farmer who grows it, the environment that provides it and the community it serves.
What righteous food means
Righteous food is prepared with good intention, honest ingredients and respect for life.
Our philosophy is inspired by Metta, or loving-kindness: reducing unnecessary harm, avoiding deception, and making food choices that support people, nature and future generations.
- Prepared with care
- Honest in its ingredients
- Respectful of nature
- Suitable for everyday well-being
- Connected to local knowledge
- Offered without misleading claims
The three properties of food
Nutritional properties · පෝෂණ ගුණ
Food provides carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals required for everyday nourishment.
Medicinal properties · ඖෂධීය ගුණ
Plant foods contain naturally occurring phytochemicals traditionally valued as part of a varied diet.
Functional properties · ක්රියාකාරී ගුණ
Plant fibres, prebiotics and beneficial microorganisms can support normal digestive functions and a balanced gut environment.
These are the three qualities identified in the Rishi educational presentation.
A philosophy for everyone
Rishi Ahara welcomes people from different cultural, religious and social backgrounds.
Our food philosophy can be adapted respectfully for Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic and Western food traditions, while maintaining the same core values of compassion, honesty and responsible preparation.