Simple Incense for Zen and 'efu' Burner Set
Simple Incense for Zen and 'efu' Burner Set
"This elegance of the design of this incense burner is transcendent. And the scent of the special incense sold by Shi-Zen matches the experience beautifully. Thanks, Chris and Misaki, for making it possible for incense lovers to purchase these! I will never use anything else." -Ani, Shi-Zen customer
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Tap into the most peaceful version of yourself, simply by incorporating Japanese craftsmanship into your meditation practice.
Zen is simple, and that’s the concept behind this burner and incense set - simple, elegant Japanese design.
Simplify your meditation space and declutter your mind so you can effortlessly sink into a mindful state every time you sit.
Simple Incense for Zen is made from just 2 natural ingredients and is free from distracting perfumes, making it perfect for calming the mind.
Combine it with the ‘efu’ burner, which slows the smoke down, making it dance across the lid before gently drifting away, and you’ll be able to tap into a peaceful state with ease.
Your meditation practice is one of the most important things you do each day. Doesn’t it deserve a quality incense burner and incense to make it even more special?
How the incense is made
How the incense is made
Japanese incense made only from natural Japanese ingredients is rare these days.
This incense is made in the old fashioned way, in a 100+ year old wooden mill that sits next to a river in the mountains.
Here, the 4th generation maker Tsutsumi-san carries on the dying tradition of incense powder making using a mill that pulverizes cedar and tabu leaves into powder through the night.
This incense powder is then mixed with fresh well water and made into a paste, which is pressed through a machine to make long strands of incense that look like pasta.
These are cut into the proper length before getting air dried for a day or two.
The dried incense sticks are then carefully collected and sorted by hand, before getting boxed up.
There used to be some 20 such mills in Yame, making natural incense powder from locally-collected tabu and cedar, but today this is one of only 2 left.
How to use the burner
How to use the burner
Place an included fire-resistant mat in the bottom of the burner and rest a lit incense stick on top.
Airflow can be adjusted by reversing the orientation of the lid of the burner.
If the incense is struggling to stay lit, use the orientation with greater airflow.
Scent was mild and clear
I have had my incense for a little while and it is great!! The scent isn’t overwhelming, just beautiful. I sometimes like to have the incense near my bead , so I can smell it. When it burns, I go into a very relaxed state. I have made it part of my mindfulness practice.
I will be ordering more!! GREAT INCENSE!!
High quality incense. I would recommend it to anyone.
I’m very much enjoying using this lovely incense. Thank you !
I love incense and this is a super product it’s such great smell and feel about it, will differently be more when my stock burns out