1.- Origin of Incense
Origin of Incense
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1.1- How long has frankincense been known?
First of all we have news of incense since rituals began to be performed. using incense at the antiquity. During the reign of the EgyptiansIncense was widely used by the upper class and the Pharaoh's court. In fact, the first mixes of resins and essences known as incense comes from Egypt.
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How long has frankincense been known
The first notions and the first rituals using incense date back to the antiquity. Among the Egyptiansfor example, was widely used by the privileged classes. In fact, the first recipes known are Egyptian.
1.2- The spread of incense through society
Therefore, as the discovery of their qualitiesthe use of frankincense spread around the world. Many cultures adopted it for its curative properties and incorporated it into their religious ritesto benefit from the peace y serenity it provides, thus becoming the ideal partner for the meditation and the contemplation.
Propagation of incense
Therefore, as the discovery of their qualitiesthe use of frankincense spread around the world. Many cultures adopted it for its curative properties and incorporated it into their religious ritesto benefit from the peace y serenity it provides, thus becoming the ideal partner for the meditation and the contemplation.
2.- Incense in Ancient Egypt
Incense in Ancient Egypt
Likewise, in the Ancient Egypt on use of incense was a a fundamental part of their customs, spiritual and religious rituals. In fact, each of the different y selected herbs were attributed with magical and healing properties. Even the Egyptian doctors used incense mixtures when practised their medical techniques to scare off or expel the forces demonic, that they had demonstrated that on many occasions they were the ones who caused different mental illnesses (psychosomatic illnesses or those arising from various emotional problems).
Finally, the Egyptians used the most prized varieties and mixtures of incense as offerings to their gods. Certainly, it has been demonstrated that some of the most precious vessels found in the tomb of Tutankhamunmultiple types of incense, that had retained their aroma through the millennia.
Likewise, in the Ancient Egypt on use of incense was a a fundamental part of their customs, spiritual and religious rituals. In fact, each of the different y selected herbs were attributed with magical and healing properties. Even the Egyptian doctors used incense mixtures when practised their medical techniques to scare off or expel the forces demonic, that they had demonstrated that on many occasions they were the ones who caused different mental illnesses (psychosomatic illnesses or those arising from various emotional problems).
Finally, the Egyptians used the most prized varieties and mixtures of incense as offerings to their gods. Certainly, it has been demonstrated that some of the most precious vessels found in the tomb of Tutankhamunmultiple types of incense, that had retained their aroma through the millennia.
3.- Incense and the Buddhist tradition
Incense and the Buddhist tradition
3.1- Buddha and his followers
Since ancient times, Buddhists in Nepal have been captivated by the aromas and the use of the incense. On the basis of imports of products from India, from where the purest incense was obtained, incense from Arabia and Egypt. Eventually, Tibet became a hub for the incense that passed through the Far East from Egypt to China. Thus the power and magic of incense of all kinds became popular among different cultures.
As a special case, the greater predilection for the use of incense occurs between the Tibetan Buddhistswhere it burns in the initiation rites for monks. Therefore, it is a fixed custom to use it in the daily rituals celebrated in monasteries and Buddhist temples..
For Tibetans, incense is burned on the occasion of social customsas the baptismsthe weddings and in many other ceremonies. The main objective of the Tibetan Buddhists is to invoke the support of the benevolent spirits.
Buddha and his followers
Since ancient times, Buddhists in Nepal have been captivated by the aromas and the use of the incense. On the basis of imports of products from India, from where the purest incense was obtained, incense from Arabia and Egypt. Eventually, Tibet became a hub for the incense that passed through the Far East from Egypt to China. Thus the power and magic of incense of all kinds became popular among different cultures.
As a special case, the greater predilection for the use of incense occurs between the Tibetan Buddhistswhere it burns in the initiation rites for monks. Therefore, it is a fixed custom to use it in the daily rituals celebrated in monasteries and Buddhist temples..
For Tibetans, incense is burned on the occasion of social customsas the baptismsthe weddings and in many other ceremonies. The main objective of the Tibetan Buddhists is to invoke the support of the benevolent spirits.
3.2- Incense in Japanese Buddhism and its Rituals
Frankincense is also used in the Japanese Buddhismas in the Shintoism, the religion originating in Japan. In China, too, the Taoist and practitioners of Confucianism. It is very popular in Hinduism and other Indian spiritual philosophies. in India.
Nowadays, incense is part of our lives, and cannot be missing in ceremonies and rituals of all kinds.
Incense in Japanese Buddhism and its rituals
Frankincense is also used in the Japanese Buddhismas in the Shintoism, the religion originating in Japan. In China, too, the Taoist and practitioners of Confucianism. It is very popular in Hinduism and other Indian spiritual philosophies. in India.
Nowadays, incense is part of our lives, and cannot be missing in ceremonies and rituals of all kinds.
4.- Main properties and characteristics of traditional incense
Main properties and characteristics of traditional incense
- Frankincense contains boswellic acid which improves our cardiovascular system.
- It regulates and calms the nervous system and reduces stress and depression.
- Expectorant property that helps clear mucus from the respiratory tract.
- It has a relaxing effect, with the ability to reduce states and periods of anxiety.
- It has sedative properties that help you fall asleep and rest better.
- An excellent aphrodisiac. Activates hypothalamus and increases testosterone production.
- It is used for the practice of meditation as it creates a suitable and conducive environment.
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