When I was a wee lad, I attended a Shingon Buddhist church in Hawaii. My entire extended family, at least two generations before me, had been members for decades before and most still are today. One of the periodic "treats" that would be made was this red bean and rice dish. It was a way … Continue reading Hard-Core Ascetic Bodhi Day Dish
Category: bodhi day traditions
Mrs. Hanamoku’s Bodhi Day Rice and Milk
Below is Mrs. Hanamoku's recipe that we enjoy every Bodhi Day! This recipe makes two to three servings as pictured in the chawan above (about as large as an "oatmeal bowl"). Ingredients 4 C whole milk ½ C rice - Basmati, Jasmine, or Japanese Sticky rice. ½ C sugar 2 tsp cardamom powder Cooking Steps 1. … Continue reading Mrs. Hanamoku’s Bodhi Day Rice and Milk
Bodhi Day 