Well you know how much we love handmade and a ‘cottage industry’! We’ve been wanting to expand our incense offerings and have been looking out for a range that was different to our Japanese style versions, still grounded in a traditional style but was not run of the mill. Stupa of courier fitted the bill perfectly. So here is their story…..

STUPA incense is a socially and environmentally conscious business that supports the cottage industry providing employment to many local artisans in the Kathmandu Valley, essentially allowing them to continue their trades within their own homes. They have been in the industry for over 2 decades, their incense is handmade using the Lama Dorjee technique. Please note that when Stupa Incense started their business they were taught the ancient art of incense making by Lama Dorjee and his recipe continues to be used to create their incense to this day. Their business is based in the foothills of the Nagarjung Forest in the Kathmandu Valley and as a result they have direct access to a wide range of pure natural ingredients like herbs, plants, leaves and tree barks that are foraged, dried, ground down and then blended to create their unique incense sticks. Their packaging is either fully recyclable or re-usable and they are huge supporters of artisan hand made lokta paper with many of their products being either wrapped in this paper or actually packaged in stunning lokta paper boxes.

The Shanti Dhoop Series has been created with an intention of providing you with a day filled with meditation and ultimately a focus on leading a mindful daily existence. We all lead extremely busy lives and often find it difficult to take time out to enjoy the present moment and to practice self love and self respect.

There are 3 incenses available in Shanti Dhoop- Early Morning, Day Time and Good Evening. The idea is that you can insert a meditation practice for yourself throughout the day. You can choose to incorporate the incense into all 3 time periods to allow for quiet reflection throughout the day or you can choose just one time period that is most suited to your lifestyle.

The incense is there to serve as a reminder of the importance of taking time out for you and your well being. It is highly recommended that you set a positive intent or mantra for yourself prior to burning this beautiful incense.

Shanti Dhoop has been prepared using an ancient Vedic recipe. The ingredients are 100% natural, hand rolled using ground down foraged herbs, plants, leaves and tree bark. Since ancient times Yogis, Rishis and Munis used this incense recipe during the evenings to promote relaxation and a deep sleep.

No.1 Early Morning

No.2 Day time

No.3 Good evening

Contains: 19+ x (14cm) incense sticks, incense holder & incense description.

Burn time: 50-60 mins per stick

Packaging: Beautiful Cotton Pouch

Remember to never leave incense burning unattended! Always place to a non flammable surface!