Incense has been a part of Buddhism since Indian times. In Zen incense was used as a timer before clocks came into use.
Incense also represents purity and the ethereal. In Japan a it is called O-Koh-senko, or O-koh or Senkoh for short. Most often two types are used in Buddhism the most common type is the stick, unlike Indian Joss this does not have a bamboo stick, it is made from a paste and cut to strips a dried. The result is less smoke and more pure. Another type is raw wood chips, tiny wood chips a few millimetres in size from various trees.
Incense also represents purity and the ethereal. In Japan a it is called O-Koh-senko, or O-koh or Senkoh for short. Most often two types are used in Buddhism the most common type is the stick, unlike Indian Joss this does not have a bamboo stick, it is made from a paste and cut to strips a dried. The result is less smoke and more pure. Another type is raw wood chips, tiny wood chips a few millimetres in size from various trees.
We are also selling when we can tools for keeping the Koro in which O-koh is burnt clean and neat.
How to use Osenkoh in Zen.
When you are sitting at home, light a stick, make Gassho once with your hands and assume a sitting posture. When the stick has finished so are you. A stick might last about 20 minutes.
Osenkoh also is sometimes given as a present to temples especially when returning from long times away, or on special occasions. Don't worry we don't resell gifts!
Osenkoh is best burnt in a bowl (Okuro) the ash should be kept and the sticks should stand in it, clean out debris like the un-burnt stubs using tweezers and sifters. If you get too much ash use it as an air freshener somewhere else.
- Incence from Japan
- tools for maintenance
Sandlewood for Buddhist use.
aus$10.00
SK001
aus$10.00
OKT001
Sifter for cleaning
aus$10.00
OKT002
