Incense

Tibetan incenses are specially made from a combination of between 24 and 100 different herbs, woods, crushed gemstones, spices and minerals. The ingredients are carefully dried and then ground down and mixed into a paste. This is then squeezed and shaped into long sticks, which are then cut and dried. Incense recipes specifying the exact nature and amount of each ingredient were said to be formulated at the time of the Buddha around 2500 years ago. They were taken, along with the teachings of Buddha to Tibet and the craft of making incense was established by the monastic community. Since the invasion of Tibet by China in 1951, the ancient craft of incense making, together with the original recipes on which it is based, is now mainly practised by Tibetan monks, nuns and refugees living in India and Nepal.

These incenses are used for a multitude of purposes, from an offering to the Three Jewels; to stilling the mind and a relaxation and meditation aid; to healing physical and mental disorders; alleviating stress and insomnia through to warding off negativity. They of course also make for a great air freshener and room refresher.

We have selected a special range of 100% natural healing incenses, which have all been made according to traditional recipes and methods. These incenses are non-toxic, non-addictive and have anti choking properties. A fantastic selection for both the incense connoisseur and amateur alike.