What is the purpose of incense in the Bible?
In the Revelation of John, incense symbolises the prayers of the saints in heaven – the “golden bowl full of incense” are “the prayers of the saints” (Revelation 5:8, cf. Revelation 8:3) which infuse upwards towards the altar of God. A thurible, a type of censer, is used to contain incense as it is burned.
What are incense used for spiritually?
Incense is used widely in many religious practices to deepen attention, heighten senses and uplift one’s own spirit when practicing meditation. Traditionally, the passing of time was also measured by the burning of set length incense sticks.
Where is incense originally from?
Originally, incense is a raw material used in perfumery. True incense comes from tree resin found in parts of Africa, the Middle East or India. Since the dawn of time, people have burned this resin to enjoy its warm and amber fragrance.
What incense is good for positive energy?
Sandalwood Incense
An integral element of many religious ceremonies worldwide, lighting Sandalwood incense sticks creates a positive, energetic and cheerful aura around you. They are known to fill the air with heaps of grounding and centering energy.
What incense is used for cleansing?
White Sage, Palo Santo, Juniper, Lavender, Mugwort and the likes are perfect Incense fragrances for the cleansing ritual. The floral aroma helps deal with anxiety or stress and induces relaxation. The grounding woody ones like Palo Santo Incense sticks eliminates negativity and helps connect to your inner spirituality.