{"product_id":"nepalese-incense-gift-set","title":"Stupa Incense Gift Set","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Page 3\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful gift box of Nepalese incense is crafted with love by Swojan and his family in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. Each box is made from handmade lokta paper and includes a collection of natural incenses, inspirational messages, handmade paper note card with envelope, handmade clay incense burner, sacred geometry, and handmade pocket journal. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis wonderful family has been making natural incense for over 20 years, and are inspired by the traditions and nature of their home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gift set is inspired by the Nepalese personal celebration called Mha Puja, meaning \"worship of self\", which is used to empower your soul. It is curated for appreciation, expression, connection, and most importantly as a reminder to lovingly embrace our relationship with ourselves. It provides the user with loving tools to retreat and explore the quiet space within our souls, giving us a chance to restore our equilibrium, returning us to our natural state of peace and grace.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSCENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eYama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRestraint- the ability to eliminate negative influences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNiyama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObservance- self discipline helping us thrive by giving us inner strength and clarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAsana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoga postures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePranayama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreath control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePratyahara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithdrawal of the senses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDharana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003econcentration of the mind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDhyana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeditation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSamadhi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete absorption- an experience of spiritual enlightenment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer both rope incense and stick incense options. Rope Incense is traditionally made by the indigenous Newari community of Nepal, and is now the most common form of incense in this Himalayan country. Crafted using traditional methods passed down through generations; finely powdered dried herbs and botanicals are wrapped into thin strips of lokta paper, which is gently twisted into rope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur rope incense comes with a handmade clay burner that will hold the rope tip, or it can be hung on a hook. Burn rope incense as you would the more commonly known stick incense to release its earthy aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Nepal, burning incense is an important daily part of the culture, used in daily rituals for mental and spiritual well being at temples, monasteries, public spaces, and the home. Our partners in Nepal studied traditional Buddhist incense making techniques under Lama Dorjee, and continue \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eto use his\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e recipes and techniques today. This incense technique creates a gently scented incense that will not overwhelm if burned all day long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis incense is natural, non-toxic, and handmade with locally sourced ingredients, from herbs to handmade paper for packaging. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe incense ropes are around 4\" long, and burn approximately 20 mins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe incense sticks are around 4\" long, and burn approximately 30 mins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Small World Goods","offers":[{"title":"Rope Incense","offer_id":45836617515223,"sku":"","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Stick Incense","offer_id":45836617547991,"sku":"","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/2496\/6981\/files\/incensegiftbox.handmade.clayburner.jpg?v=1731103908","url":"https:\/\/www.dearfriendclothing.com\/products\/nepalese-incense-gift-set","provider":"Small World Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}