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Seek enlightenment on Mass. Ave. in between futon shopping with tea and dim sum at Cambridge's only Buddhist teahouse. Only a short walk from Harvard, this place is the real deal, housed in the Greater Boston Buddhist Cultural Center. The friendly Buddhist monks will gladly answer questions about the teahouse's meditaton services and Buddhist educational materials. Tea from ginseng to oolong is just $5 for a pot and a plate of nuts, while dim sum dumplings, turnip cakes, and custard buns are $3.50 a piece. Lunch specials include soup, 4 veggie dishes, and rice for only $6. Otherwise realign your chi at “Thank Buddha It's Friday” (2nd and 3rd Friday of each month): for a $10 donation (students $5) everyone can enjoy meditation, a vegetarian dinner, dharma talk on Buddhist values, and discussion between 6:30 and 9pm. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Halfway between Harvard and Central Square, India Castle serves up classic Indian cuisine in its large, casual interior. Though the menu presents a dizzying array of options, whatever dish you select will be marinated in curious spices leaving you anxious for another bite. The extensive variety of Indian breads ($2-4), plain or stuffed with lamb and spices, makes a great way to start your meal. If the spices prove too much, the refreshing “Mango Special Drink” and mango lassi (both $2.50) will cool down your scorched mouth. All-you-can-eat lunch buffet ($7) daily 11:30am-3:30pm. Free delivery. Entrees $11-20. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Before you book your next ticket to Taiwan, consider curing your Ivy League stress closer to home. Free group meditation services are held Su 11am-noon, while walk-ins are welcome Tu-F 3-5pm for those in need of a midweek pick-me-up. The “Buddhist giftshop” and bookstore offers everything from Buddha statues to Zen literature and CDs; 1½hr classes on meditation, tai chi, yoga, vegetarian cooking, and Chinese painting also available. A wealth of candlelit ceremonies, Buddha's birthday celebrations, and various festivals complement the weekly “Thank Buddha it's Friday” meditation celebration. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

This is a small red building that is packed with books, a pleasant staff and great place to browse for anyone who is interseted in eastern things.

This is a great little market, hidden on the inside of 950 Mass ave, you can buy groceries here as well as deli foods and some sandwiches.

Contrary to what its name might imply, the Door Store actually sells no doors whatsoever, although the original branch in New York did construct tables out of (suprise!) doors. Today the store features 25 different sizes, shapes, and materials (like cherry, maple, oak, and more) from which you can order your own custom-made table ($200+) or buy parts and construct one yourself ($100+). Then, illuminate your table with multiple styles of paper lanterns ($7-25) and hide it from street view with window shades ($14-22). This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Between Central and Harvard Squares but much closer to Central. India Castle restaurant is directly across street and the Plough & Stars is kitty-corner. Zipcar is parked above-ground in spaces #13 and #14.