Tamales were sold at the 2007 Gardena Buddhist Church obon. The tamale is traditionally Native American, and is made primarily from cornmeal. The inside can be stuffed with chicken, beef, pork or anything else one desires. This tamale is smothered in chile.

The Gardena Buddhist Church Obon was held on August 4 and 5, 2007 at the Gardena Buddhist Church, located at 1517 W. 166th Street, Gardena, California, 90247. The Church was established 75 years ago, and centers its activities and events around the family.