Jìngxiāng (敬香 "offering incense with respect"), shàngxiāng (上香 "offering incense"), bàishén (拜神 "worshipping the Gods"), is a ritual of offering incense accompanied by tea and or fruits in Chinese traditional religion. In ancestral religious worship it's jìngzǔ (敬祖 "veneration of the ancestor") or bàizǔ 拜祖 ("worship of the ancestor").

Incense in China is traditionally used in a wide range of Chinese cultural activities including religious ceremonies, ancestor veneration, traditional medicine, and in daily life.

2024年10月18日 · Incense plays a significant role in various Chinese rituals and ceremonies. Some key rituals include: Ancestral Worship: Families burn incense to honor their ancestors, inviting their spirits to join in the celebration of life and offering them food and prayers.

2024年12月30日 · Unlike synthetic air fresheners, Chinese incense is a natural way to create a soothing atmosphere, whether for relaxation, spiritual practices, or simply to enhance the environment. Chinese incense comes in various forms, including sticks, coils, and powdered incense, each offering different burn times and methods of use. Incense is not only ...

2024年2月19日 · Known as xiang (香), meaning fragrance or aroma, Chinese incense weaves through the fabric of history, spirituality, and daily life, offering an olfactory journey through time. This article embarks on an exploration of Chinese incense, tracing its origins, delving into its diverse types, and uncovering the meticulous craft of its creation.

Incense have always been important to the practice of many religions. Burning incense is considered to be the most popular way to get rid of negative energies in a house and bring forth new positive vibes. Incense used in connection with temples are a common form of sacrificial offering to a god or deity.

2024年7月1日 · Incense in Chinese festivals is not just a good-smelling item; it means spirituality, respect, and culture. Incense burning is a way to bring in the new year, pay respect to the deceased, or to ward off evil spirits; thus, it is a link between the material and the immaterial and an essence of Chinese spirit.

2024年10月18日 · Incense and Paper Offerings. Incense is burned to purify the space and invite the presence of spirits. The smoke is believed to carry prayers to the heavens. Paper offerings, including models of money, houses, and other items, are burned as a way of providing for the deceased in the afterlife.

2024年6月5日 · Chinese and other families burn incense in their houses and temples to mark the new year in order to get blessings, wealth and security from gods. Chinese households also burn incense to offer to the Kitchen God so that he can provide a good report to the Jade Emperor and the wish for a prosperous new year.

In Chinese festivals, incense plays a crucial role as a means of worship, seeking blessings, and purifying the soul. This article explores this cultural phenomenon by examining incense burning in temples, the relationship between scholars and incense, and the role of incense in holiday customs, revealing the deep cultural significance and ...