joss-stick
Burning aromatic rod
A joss-stick is a slender stick of incense, burned especially in East Asian religious practices and ceremonies.
The joss comes from a Portuguese word for god, so joss-sticks are literally god-sticks—offerings whose fragrant smoke rises toward heaven.
The temple was hazy with smoke from joss-sticks.
Aromatic wood from tropical trees
- frankincenseAromatic resin for incense
- myrrhFragrant gum from trees
- jasmineAromatic climbing plant
- patchouliAromatic tropical mint extract
amber · lavender · rose · cinnamon · cedar · sage · lemongrass · pine
Sacred ritual table
- templeSacred worship structure
- shrineSacred devotional place
- offeringsThings presented or given
- pujaHindu worship ritual
worship · ceremony · prayer · chanting · funeral · memorial · blessing · consecration
Meditative calm
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- contemplationSustained reflective attention
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
stillness · calmness · serenity · focus · awareness · relaxation · centering · grounding
sandalwood
Aromatic wood from tropical trees
- frankincenseAromatic resin for incense
- myrrhFragrant gum from trees
- jasmineAromatic climbing plant
patchouli · amber · lavender · rose · cinnamon · cedar · sage · lemongrass · pine · vanilla
altar
Sacred ritual table
puja · worship · ceremony · prayer · chanting · funeral · memorial · blessing · consecration · devotion
zen
Meditative calm
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- contemplationSustained reflective attention
breathing · stillness · calmness · serenity · focus · awareness · relaxation · centering · grounding · atmosphere
cone
Tapered solid, circular base
ash · ember · smoldering · glowing · tip · bundle · punk · lighting · extinguishing · censer
joss-stickdeodorizer
Substance that removes smells
air purifier · air freshener · extractor fan · exhaust fan · activated charcoal