Rooted in a thousand years of Shaolin fragrance wisdom, each incense bead is handmade from agarwood, sandalwood and other natural medicinal herbs. It can be worn, burned or meditated with — a portable companion for healing and cultivation.

"Fragrance is neither wood nor smoke; it comes from nowhere, and goes to nowhere."
— The Śūraṅgama Sūtra

Xiangyan, one of the 25 Perfect Penetration Bodhisattvas, attained enlightenment through 'Fragrance Permeation', and was thus named 'Xiangyan'.
After hearing the Dharma from the Buddha, he retreated into solitude. One day, seeing a monk burning incense, he sensed the silent fragrance enter his nostrils and suddenly began contemplating:

“This fragrance is neither wood, nor void, nor smoke, nor fire. It comes from nowhere, and goes to nowhere. It cannot be grasped, yet truly enters the mind.”

In that moment, delusions ceased and his spirit became clear; fragrance entered, wisdom awakened — he attained Arhatship. The Buddha confirmed him as 'Xiangyan Tongzi'.

Cultivation isn’t about escaping the world — it’s about realizing your true self through a wisp of fragrance.

Incense is not mere ritual; it is inner cultivation — using fragrance as contemplation, breath as thought.

Shaolin incense practice continues Xiangyan’s path. The incense bead is a portable vessel to lead one into meditation and harmonize the breath.

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What Is the Incense Bead？

The incense bead is a spiritual tool forged from natural medicinal fragrances using traditional methods. Subtle in scent yet deep in spirit, it serves as a portable dharma implement for practitioners.

With every inhale and exhale, fragrance enters the heart and stills the wandering mind.

Core Benefits

Incense beads offer not only natural fragrance but also therapeutic benefits.

Agarwood & Sandalwood — Calm the mind, improve sleep, regulate energy

Atractylodes & Mugwort — Repel pathogens, guard against flu viruses

Bergamot & Borneol — Relieve stress, sharpen focus

Beijing University of Chinese Medicine: Wearing agarwood beads shortens sleep onset by 25 minutes

Chinese Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences: Incense beads with mugwort and atractylodes inhibit H1N1 virus by up to 63%

International Journal of Aromatherapy: Borneol scent reduces salivary cortisol, helping relieve anxiety

Incense is medicinal in essence — its aroma calms the heart and regulates the mind. It is not mere olfactory pleasure, but a support for consciousness.

TRADITIONAL CRAFT

Each incense bead undergoes five meticulous steps to attain complete fragrance and harmony:

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Comparison: Authentic vs Fake Incense Beads

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