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Best Incense for Meditation For thousands of years incense has been used to support meditation, prayer and spiritual practice. The gentle aroma of incense helps create a calm atmosphere and can make it easier to focus the mind. Many meditators burn incense to mark the beginning of a meditation session, deepen concentration or simply create a peaceful environment. The right incense for meditation can enhance relaxation and help the mind settle into the present moment. Throughout many spiritual traditions, scent has played an important role in meditation and contemplation. "Meditation is the discovery that the point of life is always...

An Introduction to Agarwood Agarwood, also known as oud, is one of the most precious and revered natural substances in the fragrance world. This rare resinous heartwood forms in the Aquilaria and Gyrinops trees, primarily found in Southeast Asia, when they become infected with a certain type of fungus. The trees respond by producing a dark, fragrant resin, which imbues the wood with a complex scent profile that is highly sought after and super addictive!  We are thrilled to announce the introduction of pure agarwood chips at Lotus Zen. Our chips have been carefully selected for their quality and we've made sure to feature...

What are Singing Bowls? Singing bowls, also known as Himalayan bowls or Tibetan singing bowls, produce a beautifully rich and deep tone. These bowls are believed to have originated in the regions around the Himalayas, specifically within Tibetan culture, although today their use has spread globally outside of its Buddhist origins.  The soothing sounds emitted by singing bowls are said to promote relaxation and offer powerful healing properties. Singing bowls are commonly used in meditation, yoga, music therapy, sound healing, and various other spiritual practices. The sound of the bowls isn’t just an aural experience, but also physical as the sound...

  New Arrivals: Minorien Fu-in As Autumn sets in, we're excited to introduce the latest addition to our Japanese incense range at Lotus Zen: Minorien Fu-in. Minorien are producers of traditional all-natural Japanese incense, aiming to combine the culture of prayer and fragrance. They use high quality ingredients and are renowned for their signature ‘wet’ impression.  The Fu-in series is named after the soft essence you feel after ‘listening’ to each scent and features unique blends of Sandalwood, Aloeswood, Frankincense and Kyara. Incense Overview Byakudan Fu-in is a timeless ‘Old Mountain’ scent made using pure Mysore Sandalwood from southern India. An incredibly soft...