promotion; advancement; rising in rank
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
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
fund-raising tournaments of Edo period
vegetable-based food (incl. nuts, berries, etc., but excl. all meat and fish)
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