Himalayan Herbal Incense – Rooted in Tibetan Buddhism

The incense

Himalayan herbal incense

A traditional blend of more than 30 natural herbs from the Himalayas, handcrafted in India in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

Rows of Dudjom Vihara incense tubes displayed on a round table

Sacred ingredients

What goes into every stick

  • Sandalwood

    A grounding base, used for centuries in Buddhist ritual and meditation.

  • Agarwood

    Rare and precious, agarwood carries prayers upward and creates an atmosphere of reverence.

  • Saffron

    The most precious spice, offered to invoke clarity, joy and the warmth of compassion.

  • Himalayan herbs

    More than 25 further plants from the Himalayas, blended according to a traditional Tibetan incense recipe.

  • Nothing added

    Free from chemicals, synthetic fragrances, charcoal and wooden cores. Pure plant matter only.

Two monks of Dudjom Dundul Raptenling Monastery holding incense tubes in front of the Zangdok Palri temple

Handcrafted with care

Made in India, offered for all beings

Our incense is handcrafted in India in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Every purchase supports the monks of Dudjom Dundul Raptenling Monastery in Odisha, India, a monastery of the Dudjom Tersar lineage.

When you light a stick, you join a practice of offering that has been part of Tibetan Buddhism for centuries: a simple gesture of devotion, gratitude and connection to the lineage.

Traditional uses

How the incense is used

I.

Meditation

Grounding the mind during sitting practice. The steady smoke becomes an anchor for attention.

II.

Purification

Clearing your home and creating space for clarity and peace.

III.

Offerings

A traditional daily Buddhist practice: lighting incense is an act of devotion, gratitude and connection to lineage.

Begin your monthly practice

Receive sacred incense each month while supporting the monastery and the preservation of the Dharma.