Beyond the ordinary

Welcome to the world's first ramenist church!

R'amen!

What is a Ramenism?

Ramenism is a playful yet insightful exploration of the intersection between culinary delight and spiritual practice. At its core, this unique belief system embraces the teachings of Buddhism, reinterpreting them through the lens of the beloved noodle dish. Just as Zen emphasizes mindfulness and presence, so too does the preparation and enjoyment of ramen encourage practitioners to savor each moment.

What we believe

Central to Ramenism is the concept of impermanence (anicca). The ingredients of ramen, from the fragrant broth to the delicate noodles and fresh toppings, remind us that all things are in a constant state of flux. Each bowl is a testament to the transient nature of life; no two bowls are ever quite the same, just as each moment is unique.

The principle of interdependence (pratītyasamutpāda) is also reflected in ramen. Every bowl is a harmonious combination of flavors and textures, symbolizing how individual actions and choices contribute to the greater whole. The broth, the noodles, the toppings—all depend on one another, much like the interconnectedness of life itself.

Mindfulness (sati) is another pillar of this belief system. Eating ramen becomes a meditative practice, where each slurp invites practitioners to engage fully with the experience. This mindful consumption fosters appreciation for the craftsmanship of the dish and cultivates gratitude for the nourishment it provides.

Compassion (karuṇā) extends beyond the self to include others in Ramenism. Sharing a bowl of ramen with friends or offering a warm meal to those in need reflects the Ramenist practice of selfless giving, reinforcing community bonds and promoting harmony.

True enlightenment

In essence, Ramenism teaches that just as one can find enlightenment in the simplest of moments—like cooking or savoring a bowl of noodles—so too can one experience profound truths about life through the art of ramen. By embracing these teachings, practitioners are encouraged to find joy and serenity in every bite, cultivating a deeper connection to themselves, others, and the world around them

Our History

The tea... Get ready for a tale of mutiny!

Welcome to the history of our religion. Originally, the noodle house of prayer comprised of two of the three registered organizations in Canada, founded in 2019 by Captain Nicolette Dawn, ordained minister of the church of the flying spaghetti monster. We are happy to announce a 3rd opening soon in Bow island as well as congratulate our staff in the USA.

The lost treasure mutiny 2021

However, in 2021 we were blindsided by a minister from another country. Instead of speaking with us directly after the origional agreement we had established, she decided to report us for Copyright infringementin after she (copyright holder) given our organization written permission for to use the image. I think it had alot to do with jealousy, there was no real reason for it. (Perhaps it was the guilt of filling an entire kiddy pool full of spaghetti "O's" and bathing in them instead of donating them to charity... people are starving guys.) Fortunately, these efforts did not hold up, as I had legitimate proof that this claim was untruthful... Although it did take away from our paid events on facebook, we were in the middle of a city wide Treasure hunt for all ages, The Lost Treasure of Captain Nicolette Dawn. We were unable to do paid events until we were cleared of this discretion. Which took away from the amount of ramen we could donate to the food bank that year. Imagine being that big of a d*ck and wanting families to starve to feed your own ego? Fun fact did you know that the church of the flying spaghetti Monster in that particular country is not a registered non profit? (But they will ask you for money) In fact , they have been denied nonprofit status three times. Maybe it's because of the spaghetti "O" thing? Seems almost criminal to waste that much food. Perhaps the flying spaghetti monster is displeased?

The great separation 2025

In 2025 we decided to break away from the official (not real or registered as the church of canada) church after an altercation between the alberta churches and the one in a different province. They decided that they were the official, non official church of canada without contacting the other two registered nonprofit organizations in canada. After I recited the eight I would really rather you didn'ts, which is a fundamental part of our religion, not to be a d*ck, he basically took the good book and threw it out of the window. The two registered organizations in alberta were told to walk the plank for not complying with his craziness, trying to bully us for money and all of our financial information regarding T shirt sales and soundtracks. Which is against the law i might add. THERE IS NO OFFICIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS (just one crazy dude pretending to be in charge of everything). Since we and the other organizations at Nhop are both non soliciting nonprofits our financial information is not available to the public nor do we have to do any public reporting. Which I tried to explain to him, but I think he was drunk. Not to mention, just being a general t*rd in the punch bowl on a power trip. To maintain our upstanding reputation, we decided to separate from the church of canada. Although we are still part of the church of the flying spaghetti monster, we are not part of the church of Canada nor do we have any association with them whatsoever. Those guys are lame. There are some good organizations out there. You just need to find the right ones. (The ones that won't POCKET YOUR MONEY)

Why did we separate from the church?

Well , I think the above two events are enough reason. There were a lot of reasons. Stifling our creativity was the worst. Every time we would post a video, make music or do an event It seemed to cause a problem. We would get blocked from pages, removed from other church groups and have our page reported for no reason. You name it they did it. I would like to thank the people who stuck up for us. I know you were punished for speaking the truth. Some were afraid they would lose their positions, others offered quiet support for fear they would be removed from the OFFICIAL church.

Should we fear ministers of the pastafarian faith?

NO!

WE WILL CONTINUE OUR MISSION! WITH OR WITHOUT YOU!

We at the Noodle House of prayer refuse to be part of our religious organization that bullies their followers into submission, shames others for their creativity and are just power hungry egomaniacs.