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A Beautiful Agarwood Forest Museum in Taiwan

Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Yunlin County’s Huwei Township in southern Taiwan, the ChengLin Agarwood Forest Museum (澄霖沉香森林館) stands as a captivating attraction rich in cultural and natural heritage. Covering an area of 5.8 hectares (14.3 acres), this forest museum offers agarwood enthusiasts and nature lovers a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the ...

Billy Shyu

ChengLin Agarwood Forest Museum in Yunlin, Taiwan

An Interesting History of Incense Burning in China

In China, incense holds a special religious significance. Whether it be at Buddhist temples or during ancestral veneration ceremonies, this is always lit. Some of the methods of its preparation also have similarities with the preparation of medications developed in traditional Chinese medicine. History of Chinese incense During the time of the Han Dynasty (206 ...

Emma Lu

Burning incense sticks in China.

On Smudging, Incense, and the Science Behind It

Waving smoke from sacred fires or burning herbs or incense for purification has been a common practice among many traditions throughout the ages. It is said to be a bridge to the higher realms; a way to clear spiritual and emotional negativity that has built up in a space or a person. According to scientific ...

Hermann Rohr

Burning incense.