Tibetan Incense

This very special incense is hand-prepared according to the traditional instructions of ancient Tibetan monastic manuscripts. It is made from 31 medicinal herbs and other natural precious substances for rare and blissful aromas. From the Tibetan perspective, the finest incense is full of medicinal plants and having healing qualities, giving rise to good health and relief.

There are four formulas of incense, with intentions for each…

• MEDITATION - To calm and soothe the mind and body, and for stimulating the meditative consciousness while fostering a spiritual connection.
• RELAXATION - To relieve tension and free the mind from low thoughts while refreshing the space. It has been used to help with insomnia, anxiety, and stress.
• CLEAN ENVIRONMENT - To clean and purify inner channels, remove external viral impurities, and quell inauspiciousness by dispelling negative energies.
• ESSENCE OF FLOWER - This incense is traditionally used during puja (ceremony, ritual, or prayer) and represents the essence of sacred divine union.

Suggestions and thoughts for proper use from the makers:

Lama Chodpa incense can be used at any time, and is especially beneficial during prayers. Quality incense, when used in the proper way and with the right motivation, brings with it good fortune, happiness and peace.

1. Visualization:
Visualize in front of you the blessed one, surrounded by a host of sublime beings. They are to be seen transparent, non-substantial, as if made out of non-physical light. Inspiring compassion, all their transcendent qualities are manifested, helping to attain enlightenment. Experience a deep feeling of connection with them.

2. Self-purification:
Hold the burning incense and move it in a clockwise direction three times. Feel you are thoroughly purified from all disturbing emotions and negative imprints of your mind. 3. Requesting blessings: Hold the burning incense and move it in a clockwise direction three times. Feel as if you are receiving blessings that shower wisdom.

4. Indivisible union:
Hold the burning incense and move it in a clockwise direction three times. Feel the sublime being in front of you melt into light. This light in turn dissolves into you. The blessed one’s mind and your mind become inseparable, like water poured on water.

5. Dedication:
Dedicate all the merits that have been developed through this practice to the temporary benefit and ultimate enlightenment of all beings.

Or, if you prefer, just light the incense with a good heart.