Baieido Japanese Incense sticks, since 1657. Now it's easy to discover these treasured natural incense formulas with affordable small bundles. Note: Prices vary according to incense formula. Descriptions of
Meditation Incense formulas: Kobunboku an
expression of the Plum Tree. The Plum flower - well known from ancient China as, "the
flower of peace." This is a traditional Buddhist formula. It is made with Sandalwood
and herb incense. This scent is a true delight! "Ko" means Nice, "Bun"
means Elegant, and "Boku" means Wood or Tree. (20 grams / appx. 65 sticks / 5.5" -
$7) Tokusen Kobunboku
blends Sandalwood with a hint of Aloes wood. Aloes wood has also been used in nearly every religious tradition around the
world. It was Aloeswood and Myrrh that was burned at Jesus' burial ceremony. Ayurvedic, Tibetan and Chinese physicians have all used Aloeswood in their practice to treat various diseases as well as mental illness. A very popular blend. (20 grams / appx. 60 sticks / 5.5" -
$9) Byakudan-Kobunboku - this is a traditional Buddhist formula. "Byakudan" means White Sandalwood, and has a little less herb and more fine Indian Sandalwood in this incense to promote relaxation. Great during body massages and any time you simply want to relax.
(30 grams / appx. 75 sticks / 5.5" - $11) Kaden Kobunboku - Kaden Kobunboku is a Baieido Family Secret incense mixture which contains a higher grade and content of pure aloeswood. "Kaden" translates as "Family Secret" and is a very traditional formula. Wonderful for use in meditation practice. (20 grams / appx. 50 sticks / 5.5" -
$12) Kai Un Koh - this ancient formula contains a very dense Aloes Wood and is highly resinous. Made from sandalwood, aloeswood, borneo camphor, clove and Chinese spices. It clears the mind. (35 grams short bundle / appx 45 thick sticks / 5.5" - $15) Syukohkoku - this fine incense series adds high grade sweet Aloes wood to a Sandalwood and
herbal incense. It can help in providing motivation and devotion to our practice of meditation. (20 grams / appx. 50 sticks / 5.5" - $18) See also Baieido's Bikou
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