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WHY I BURN INCENSE WHEN I SIT TO MEDITATE

1/4/2019

 
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When I sit to meditate, I begin by lighting up a stick of incense.  Here's why:
  • to honor the triple gem of the Buddha, his dharma and the sangha;

  • it's fragrance spreads widely just as ethical conduct and good behavior brings benefits to many;

  • burning of an incense stick is a reminder to burn away one's negative qualities;
  • incense rises and dissolves into the air and is, therefore a subtle lesson about the transient nature of existence;
  • as incense burns, the ashes fall and scatter, a reminder that the mind is easily scattered and unfocused if one does not pay attention and work at managing it.




Ed
1/7/2019 10:26:48 am

I love this post on the use of incense during meditation. I often use it, but did not think of the symbolism that can be related to it. Thank you for helping add a new dimension to the practice!


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