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Incense and Spirituality Incense has been used for spiritual purposes for thousands of years in many different cultures and religions around the world. Here are some ways that incense is used in spirituality: 1. Meditation Incense is often used during meditation to help create a calming and peaceful atmosphere. The fragrance of the incense can help to focus the mind and deepen the meditative experience. Different fragrances can have different effects on the mind and body, so it's important to choose an incense that resonates with you and helps you to focus. Some popular incense fragrances for meditation include sandalwood,...

Ume, Horin & Temple of Incense This season we're excited to be introducing new incense from Ume, Shoyeido and Temple of Incense. Just last month, we expanded our Temple of Incense range, adding six new fragrances ranging from floral, fruity, citrus and spiced. Incense from this range use all-natural, vegan and sustainably sourced ingredients. If you're looking for high quality Indian incense, you can't get much better than these! Earlier this season, we introduced Ume's premium incense sticks. These specialist Japanese style sticks are inspired by the ancient art of incense making and blended with refined plant material, sacred resins, medicinal herbs & precious...

The History of Incense and Yoga Yoga is a spiritual practice with its roots in Indian religion and spirituality. In Hinduism, incense was originally created as an offering to the divine and to create the space and mood conducive to spiritual practice. Burning incense while doing Yoga helps quiet the mind and focus awareness into the body. Using incense for yoga can help you find that state of flow and focus. Different scents can help for different styles of yoga. For example calming scents like Nag Champa and Sandalwood are ideal for restorative yoga that focuses on relaxation and slow movement....

Iwasaki Tsuneo Iwasaki Tsuneo is a Japanese artist (1917-2002) who created original and exquisitely intricate works of Buddhist art often influenced by his work as a biologist and lover of science. The subject of Iwasaki's paintings range from classical Buddhist iconography to majestic views of our universe and many works feature delicate miniature calligraphy of the Heart Sutra (a classic Buddhist text). Take a look at some of our favourite Iwasaki paintings below... Transmigration Transmigration offers a cosmic view of the elements that circulate through the universe. Recycled through stars, stones and human beings. Atom Iwasaki uses calligraphy of the heart sutra to...