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The Incense Shop
We've carefully chosen pure scents specifically conducive to enhance and enrich the meditative experience, whether it's light meditation, or deep states of exploration in alternate realities. We also offer our VAST selection of incense as close to wholesale as possible, so as many people as possible can discover the countless benefits of incense whether it's used to energize a space, help with meditation or rituals, to help create a romantic atmosphere, to give as a unique gift, or to simply enjoy every day.
Have a look around; we guarantee that you will find something that will suit whatever mood you happen to be in!
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We have incense sticks made by hand by Tibetan Monks, Indian Yogis, American Indians, and more; all of which is made only from essential oils and real plant resins. We don't carry any "bulk" incense that has that inevitable "punk" smell, and have incense from all over the world, including Japan, India, Tibet, and the United States.
Actually, the burning of incense is a universal phenomena, spanning virtually all cultures. It has been used both ritualistically, and as a simple enhancement to the pleasantness of any space, indoor or outdoor. The American Indians used sage bundles for smudging, Tibetan Monks use incense in their temples, it's a craft that has been perfected by the Japanese, and the top selling incense in the world is from an Indian Guru named Sai Baba.
When choosing incense, remember these basic differences and types:
1. Stick incense contains a wooden core, with incense attached to the stick. These are the most popular and widely known forms of incense, but they also burn, in addition to the incense, sticks of wood, often giving the incense and added woody or "punk" scent to them.
2. Japanese incense is known for it's super clean burning, and no wooden core, even though the incense is in the form of very thin sticks. They don't burn as long as traditional sticks, but they burn exceptionally clean, and provide an extremely delicate scent.
3. Tibetan incense is about the same size as stick incense, but is formed without a wooden core. Tibetan incense is made to fill an entire temple, and always follows a traditional recipe, which is always earthy in scent.
Incense can be powerful in so many ways, simply because of the atmosphere it automatically creates in whatever space it's burned in. It's primal; fire and scent ignite the senses in ways that touch the very essence of who we are. And few things are as versatile as incense is; we burn our favorites here at the shop every day to help us all enjoy our days just a little bit more. We adore Nag Champa " Super Hit" from India, Scents of Blossom - Aqua from Japan, and our top selling Tibetan incense called Pancha Buddha; a free trade product made by hand to help in the fight to free Tibet. Also, whenever we need to clear some energy in the shop, we always reach for the California Sage that has an intoxicating scent that we could never tire of. Yes, incense is one of the original and most powerful psychoactive tools known to humans.
If there's a kind of incense you love most, chances are we offer it here at the shop, so don't be afraid to ask! - One of the cornerstones of our shop is the pride we take in selecting the vast array of incenses from all over the world, so we are always looking for different scents to add to this section, no matter how obscure or difficult to find. We especially like incenses that are crafted by hand in small batches, just as we try with everything else at our shop.
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Nag Champa incense is India's most popular high grade incense. It is known worldwide and made from costly, highly fragrant rare gums, resins, powders and pure Mysore Sandalwood Oil. The natural ingredients are blended to perfection to create a soothing aroma that has more return customers than any other incense we've ever offered. This aromatic incense with its sweet, yet earthy fragrance is perfect for enhancing any mood or environment. This incense has been around for decades, and there's good reason; not only is the incense of exceptional quality, it is the perfect accompanyment to creating meditative and sacred spaces. Gently fragrant and long lasting, the scent will lightly linger in your room for hours.
This is the original Satya Sai Baba brand Nag Champa incense manufactured by Srinivas Sugandalay and imported from India. Nag Champa is a hand-rolled and each stick burns for about 45 minutes. Click here for more info...
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These long-awaited packs of 12 cones are simply Nag Champa, the #1 selling incense in the world, finally made into cones. Packs come individually, but if you order 12 of them, a Gift Box will be included. Click here for more info...
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NagChampa Incense, Simply the Best Incense from India brings us Super Hit, the 2nd best selling incence next to Nag Champa. It is our all-time favorite here as well. Click here for more info...
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Nature Nature "Pure Resin Over Stick" is hand madeto order in small batches. We're extremely fussy with our incenses,and are particularly passionate when it comes to our incenses that areas natural as this brand is. Nature Nature comes in 10-packsand every one of the scents smell exactly as they are advertised. It's now one of the incenses we burn in regular rotation throughout the day at the shop when we're in the mood for the scent of the outdoors. There are only a few scents to choosefrom at the moment, but they Nature Nature is reportedly developing new scents soon. We've got 12 so far, and we'vebeen promised another 12 before the end of this year. As Nature Naturesays; "Smudging smoke such as Sage attaches itself to the negativeenergy of the area and cleanses it so it becomes positive energy.Incense smoke such as Sandalwood carries prayers and kind up into theheavens."
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Padmini's Spiritual Guide Incense is rich incense with a slightly sweet tone that is invigorating and very effective for creating magical or meditation spaces. This is one of the most popular meditation incenses we carry, probably because it can help create the perfect calming environment. Spiritual Guide has a mild fragrance with a gentle balsamic note, helping to guide your inner self to celestial heights or to enhance the mood of the moment. This formula was created when art flourished and immortal sculptures and architecture were created. Spiritual Guide was one of those master blends that was rolled on a stick and accompanied these other master works. These 20 and 100 stick packs are charcoal-based with no "punk" smell. Click here for more info...
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This charming little log cabin is both attractive and functional. Not only is it a great way to house your incense logs, but the chimney also appropriately serves as place to burn it! The cabin comes stocked with 10 logs of Balsam Fir (Christmas Tree) Incense and a small cedar burner. Click here for more info...
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The rich, fragrant tips of Balsam Fir Trees make this incense a north woods classic. Paine's Balsam incense, made from the christmas tree trimmings, is a tradition at the holidays and throughout the year. Contains 36 natural cones and wooden burning base (Also fits in log cabin below). Click here for more info...
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The rich, fragrant tips of Balsam Fir Trees make this incense a north woods classic. Paine's Balsam incense, made from the christmas tree trimmings, is a tradition at the holidays and throughout the year. Contains 54 - 1.25" incense logs and wooden burning base (fits in log cabin below). Click here for more info...
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Paine's Balsam incense, made from the christmas tree trimmings, is a tradition at the holidays and throughout the year. Contains 40 2" incense sticks. Click here for more info...
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Paine's Balsam incense, made from the christmas tree trimmings, is a tradition at the holidays and throughout the year. Contains 24 2" incense sticks and wood burning base. Click here for more info...
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True to the woodsy line of Paines products, these all natural incense cones have the distinctive fragrance of cedar wood. Pack contains 50 cones and a wooden burning base. (fits in log cabin below). Click here for more info...
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Palo Santo (also known as Holy Wood) is a rare, natural wood aromatic incense used for centuries by the Incas as a spiritual remedy for purifying and cleansing and to get rid of evil spirits, misfortune and calamity. Unlike conventional incense which burns completely after lighting, Palo Santo may be relit many times. It has a wonderfully calming, soothing scent, with a powerful energy. Click here for more info...
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Celtic Blend is a blend of multi-coloured frankincense, myrrh, benzoin, & lavender. Used in sacred, protection, and purifying rituals.
Resin granules are burned using incense charcoal. Light your charcoal and drop a few granules of resin on the charcoal. It will begin to smoulder, releasing the intense fragrance of these fine resin granules. Resin incense is a pure form of incense since it is not diluted by a burning base or fixatives typical in man-made stick or cone incense. Click here for more info...
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Copal has a gentle, soft and warming fragrance. To the ancient Mayans, the Divine god of the earth extracted copal resin from the tree of life and gave it to humans as a gift. Copal is said to be cleansing and aid in mental and spiritual endeavors. It opens the soul and stimulates creativity and imagination. Click here for more info...
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Dragon's blood is a deep red, shiny resin used in incense burning. The fruit of the tree is covered with scales. The resin seeps out between the scales, is collected, cleansed and then melted. Dragon's blood resin has been used for thousands of years in India as part of their rituals.
This pure resin comes as a solid piece that is easily broken into smaller pieces. Click here for more info...
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Forest Blend Aromatic Resin is the closest scent to the earth! This earthy resin has a light, sweet pine aroma with woodsy and earthy undertones that brings back memories of cool nights in the woods. Forest Blend is infused with natural oils and a variety of earthy resins to give it it's natural piney woodsy aroma. Click here for more info...
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Used since ancient times to awaken higher consciousness and to enhance spirituality, meditation, prayer and mental perception. Frankincense slows and deepens breathing, reducing tension and helping to calm and comfort oneself while lifting one's spirits. It is said to relieve past links and subconscious stress. Frankincense mixed with sandalwood and cassia creates a wonderful, sensuous fragrance.
This is an absolute classic. Click here for more info...
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This Green and Red Kashmir resin incense blend is a combination of Frankincense with a little Myrrh and other ingredients. It is wonderful for general rituals and meditations, or for burning just for the pleasant aroma. Click here for more info...
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OUT OF STOCK - MORE EXPECTED JANUARY 2012
Myrrh has been used since antiquity to inspire prayer and meditation, and to fortify and revitalize the spirit. Myrrh has been also used to boost the immune system and to fortify the mind. This is a classic resin handed down to us through the ages. Click here for more info...
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Palo santo, or holy wood in Spanish, is a naturally perfumed wood, found only in the Argentine and Paraguayan Chaco. Green and amber in color, it emits a clean, fresh scent unlike any other wood. It is especially popular for gatherings where ritualistic incense is required or for cleansing and purifying larger areas. Click here for more info...
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