Materials: Bhutanese lying incense, various medicinal herbs, herbs, traditional medicine, bamboo tube packaging
Dimensions: Approximately 23 cm in length
Description:
The Role, Origin, and Story of Bhutanese Lying Incense in Buddhist Ritual
Bhutanese lying incense (also known as recumbent incense) is a unique traditional incense that holds a significant place in Bhutanese Tibetan Buddhism (primarily the Nyingma and Kagyu schools). Burned horizontally (as opposed to vertically, as standing incense is often done), it derives from South Asian religious traditions and incorporates Bhutanese Tibetan medicine and natural resources. The following details its role in Buddhist rituals, its origin, and the legends and stories surrounding it. This information is based on historical records and religious practices of Bhutanese incense culture, specifically focusing on the renowned manufacturer Nado Poizokhang as a representative example of Bhutanese lying incense.
