Sukhavati Rice

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Sukhavati Rice
Origin: Sanskrit through Japanese
Source Name: सुखावती
Japanese: 極楽浄土飯
Appears In: Sen no Kiseki III

Origin

In Mahayana Buddhism, Sukhavati is the western paradise of Amitabha, particularly in the Pure Land sect. The name comes from a pair of Sanskrit words meaning 'Full of Joy'.

Appearances

  • Sukhavati Rice is a recipe in Sen no Kiseki III; keeping with its name, it's description states that those who eat it forget the sufferings of life. It was localized by NISA as Heavenly Rice.

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