By Earnestine Raber
Used since time immemorial in spiritual rituals and rites, incense has a firm presence in meditation, religious ceremony and aromatherapy. Creating an atmosphere of spirituality, it has been seen to increase how easily one can enter into a state of meditation. It is available in a number of different forms, sticks, cones, incense powder, and resins.
The typical form that immediately comes to mind is the incense stick, or 'joss stick', the one whose embers burn down on a wood platform. Just like the stick, the dust is self-lighting, which means you can set it alight directly. It comes in powders of many different beautiful colors.
The substances can be presented and lit beautifully in their own special holders. These are usually made out of stone, carefully etched with grooves making patterns in which to sit the scented dust. These beautiful shapes include stars, spirals, webs and many other types of religious symbols. The design will have one continuous line in order for the powder to burn.
The kit will usually contain a tamper, used to create patterns, an ash brush for cleaning and a powder bag. The display is aesthetically pleasing, for the eyes as well as for the nose. It can burn for six hours, which is longer than cones or sticks. The base is formed by wood or charcoal powder, adding fragrant substances.
The more common flavor of the dust is sandalwood. It has a unique perfume with woody undertones, whilst also having notes of freshness. Sandalwood has been said to bring the user close to divinity, lower body temperature and clarify the mind. Used in Buddhist practices, it is usually burned in the presence of a brass Buddha statue. Religions in China and Japan also use it.
Some common scents include opium, which helps with dreams, cinnamon, which raises energy. Frankincense promotes peace and calm and relieves stress. Jasmine brings forth beauty. Myrrh is a scent that purifies. Nag Champa is good for all things spiritual, helping with meditation and enlightenment.
There are many uses of incense, both practical and spiritual. Depending on the perfume it can aid with relaxation and rest. Aromas like citronella can keep mosquitoes at a distance. The stronger scents help conceal cigarette odors, especially for the people who like to smoke inside, or odors from cooking. It is, of course, used for the beauty of the aroma.
On an esoteric level these incenses have long been used in spellwork and rituals. It has a strong connection with meditation as it aids with clarity and focus. It can help with practitioners of astral projection and lucid dreaming. It is given up as an offering for deities and gods and an aid to connect with them.
Incense powder acted as one of the most ancient forms of the substance recorded in history. Ancient societies and cultures have consistently employed and produced it. They include Tibet, Nepal, India, Korea and Japan. It was also used in South and North America.
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Used since time immemorial in spiritual rituals and rites, incense has a firm presence in meditation, religious ceremony and aromatherapy. Creating an atmosphere of spirituality, it has been seen to increase how easily one can enter into a state of meditation. It is available in a number of different forms, sticks, cones, incense powder, and resins.
The typical form that immediately comes to mind is the incense stick, or 'joss stick', the one whose embers burn down on a wood platform. Just like the stick, the dust is self-lighting, which means you can set it alight directly. It comes in powders of many different beautiful colors.
The substances can be presented and lit beautifully in their own special holders. These are usually made out of stone, carefully etched with grooves making patterns in which to sit the scented dust. These beautiful shapes include stars, spirals, webs and many other types of religious symbols. The design will have one continuous line in order for the powder to burn.
The kit will usually contain a tamper, used to create patterns, an ash brush for cleaning and a powder bag. The display is aesthetically pleasing, for the eyes as well as for the nose. It can burn for six hours, which is longer than cones or sticks. The base is formed by wood or charcoal powder, adding fragrant substances.
The more common flavor of the dust is sandalwood. It has a unique perfume with woody undertones, whilst also having notes of freshness. Sandalwood has been said to bring the user close to divinity, lower body temperature and clarify the mind. Used in Buddhist practices, it is usually burned in the presence of a brass Buddha statue. Religions in China and Japan also use it.
Some common scents include opium, which helps with dreams, cinnamon, which raises energy. Frankincense promotes peace and calm and relieves stress. Jasmine brings forth beauty. Myrrh is a scent that purifies. Nag Champa is good for all things spiritual, helping with meditation and enlightenment.
There are many uses of incense, both practical and spiritual. Depending on the perfume it can aid with relaxation and rest. Aromas like citronella can keep mosquitoes at a distance. The stronger scents help conceal cigarette odors, especially for the people who like to smoke inside, or odors from cooking. It is, of course, used for the beauty of the aroma.
On an esoteric level these incenses have long been used in spellwork and rituals. It has a strong connection with meditation as it aids with clarity and focus. It can help with practitioners of astral projection and lucid dreaming. It is given up as an offering for deities and gods and an aid to connect with them.
Incense powder acted as one of the most ancient forms of the substance recorded in history. Ancient societies and cultures have consistently employed and produced it. They include Tibet, Nepal, India, Korea and Japan. It was also used in South and North America.
About the Author:
You can find high-quality incense powder (http://www.bitsofbountytreasure.com) by visiting our official website. Learn more about the available options in smudge sticks, incense resin (http://stores.bitsofbountytreasure.com/-strse-template/about/Page.bok) and candles, by clicking the links on our homepage now.