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Finding the Best Incense Sticks in the UK Whether you're looking to enhance meditation, create a calming atmosphere, or simply enjoy the deep, evocative scents of premium incense, choosing the right incense sticks can make all the difference. The UK market is flooded with options, but not all incense is created equal. Many commercial incense sticks are mass-produced, dipped in synthetic fragrances, and contain toxic chemicals that produce an overpowering, artificial scent. At Lotus Zen, we focus on sourcing the best incense sticks in the UK - high-grade, natural incense from trusted brands in India and Japan. We believe that...

Using Incense for Meditation "Meditation is the discovery that the point of life is always arrived at in the immediate moment." - Alan Watts For thousands of years, meditation has been used to calm the mind, become more in tune with the way things really are and let go into the present moment. Meditation plays a key role in many religions, most notably in Buddhism and other Eastern religions where there is a strong relationship between incense and meditation. Incense is the perfect companion for meditation as it helps quiet the mind and increase concentration. If you’re looking for a...

An Introduction to Agarwood Agarwood, also known as oud, is one of the most precious and revered natural substances in the fragrance world. This rare resinous heartwood forms in the Aquilaria and Gyrinops trees, primarily found in Southeast Asia, when they become infected with a certain type of fungus. The trees respond by producing a dark, fragrant resin, which imbues the wood with a complex scent profile that is highly sought after and super addictive!  We are thrilled to announce the introduction of pure agarwood chips at Lotus Zen. Our chips have been carefully selected for their quality and we've made sure to feature...

What are Singing Bowls? Singing bowls, also known as Himalayan bowls or Tibetan singing bowls, produce a beautifully rich and deep tone. These bowls are believed to have originated in the regions around the Himalayas, specifically within Tibetan culture, although today their use has spread globally outside of its Buddhist origins.  The soothing sounds emitted by singing bowls are said to promote relaxation and offer powerful healing properties. Singing bowls are commonly used in meditation, yoga, music therapy, sound healing, and various other spiritual practices. The sound of the bowls isn’t just an aural experience, but also physical as the sound...