Culture

Roots in EgyptAromatherapy is believed to hold it's roots in Egypt, over 3,000 years before the time of Christ. Balls of odoriferous resins have been...

Traditional foundational practices within Vajrayana Buddhism (and many sects of Mayahana Buddhism as well) include giving offerings and prostrations to the Three Jewels — Buddha,...

Tibetan prayer flags have quite a long history in Nepal, Tibet, and surrounding areas.It's believed in ancient times that Nepalese Buddhist suttas (religious texts)...

The Japanese Zen GardenThe Japanese rock garden, or Zen garden as it is sometimes called, is one of the most interesting Eastern architectural features...

A mantra is a word or phrase which are often repeated in Sanskrit while counting beads on a japa mala necklace. Reciting a mantra...

Wind chimes are largely considered as the first man-made musical instruments. You’ve probably seen them hung outside most homes or in beautiful serene gardens...

Prayer beads are found in most cultures and religions across the world. They are an almost universal prayer item in all the mainstream religions...

Agarwood is also commonly known as aloeswood and is a highly aromatic resinous wood from the Aquilaria tree. The aquilaria tree is native to...

The dreamcatcher is an easily recognized item from Native American culture. Throughout the Southwest in areas where Native American influences have grown, the dreamcatcher...

Smudging ceremonies typically consist of lighting aromatic plant resins or herbs and releasing smoke into the surrounding atmosphere. Native Americans most often used clay...