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Excellent Tibetan Incense ~ PILGRIM ~ Symbol of Zenith
$ 4.48
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Description
Pilgrim Incense ~ Symbol of ZenithAn excellent traditional Tibetan incense prepared by hand in Nepal. Numerous Himalayan herbs and spices are pressed together in a masala preparation and shaped into the Tibetan style sticks.
~ approximately 19 thick sticks, 8.5" long
~ all natural with no wooden sticks, glues, or dyes
~ contains 35 Himalayan herbs including sandalwood, kut, rupkeshar, and cardamom
~ described as having a spicy and floral aroma
~ beautifully wrapped with Nepali handmade rice paper,
Lotka
Lotka
refers to a small woody plant of the Laurel family that grows at over 6000 feet in the Himalayas. It has been traditionally used for centuries, by the people of Nepal to make paper.
Lotka
paper is a renewable resource, and provides a source of income to paper crafting families and village communities. For you to consider (stated burn times are approximate) the following is from the maker's packaging:
"Pilgrim Incense (Symbol of Zenith) for spiritual happiness. The ancient art of making incense is the traditional Masala method in which natural resins, flowers, spices, aromatic and medicinal herbs are blended with the natural glue to create these non-stick incenses. This traditional incense revives this tradition with its exclusive masala fragrance. It contains 35 rare Himalayan herbs including Sandalwood, Kut, Rupkeshar, Cardamoms and other excellent medicinal ingredients. This incense has an unique composition and benefit having a spicy and floral aroma. This incense is packed into the Nepali hand made rice paper. It contains 19 sticks. 22cm long. Each stick burns for approximately 2.5" hours. Hand made in Nepal."
Stone Buddha ~ Meditation
The pictured handcarved Buddha was crafted from a colorful type of Himalayan stone by artisans in India. The Buddha's pose is called the
dhyana mudra
, the meditation posture, also called "samadhi" or "yoga" pose. This is the posture of meditation, of concentration (samadhi) on the Dharma, and of the attainment of spiritual perfection, or bodhi, "awakening".
~ measures approximately 3 1/4" high x 2" wide
~ displays the meditation gesture
~ handcarved by skilled artisans in India
~ this Buddha statue is unique