Guest guest Posted March 21, 2001 Report Share Posted March 21, 2001 <<Does use of incense have any particular spiritual/sacred reference, or is it purely a secular practice to make air smell nicer?>><br><br>I've read some Buddhist texts and when they speak of "heavenly realms" there are references to wonderful fragrences which permeate the air. I know incense is used in sesshin (Zen retreats) as an offering at the beginning of each sit. It also may symbolize or emulate a heavenly realm.<br>In India I smelled incense in many Hindu temples. I know it's used in Catholic services as well and I'm sure there's some meaning there, but don't know what<br><br>PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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