{"product_id":"issh-incense-three-scents-scenes","title":"Issh Incense - Three Scents\/Scenes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach scent is the essence of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e an experience. T\u003c\/span\u003ehree scenes of mindfulness in a day. These are comforting fragrances that blend into daily life the same way incense smoke permeates a space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Experiences:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparing for the Start\u003cem\u003e \/ shitaku wo totonoeru\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003eA scent of awakening. The crisp clarity of spice pierces like a beam of light through the calm, drifting presence of hinoki cypress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating Space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003e \/ yohaku wo totonoeru\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003c\/b\u003eA scent of purification. Clear air and silence; the depth of woody notes expands into the distance, leaving a lingering, translucent trail of jasmine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCentering the Breath\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003e\/ kokyu wo totonoeru \u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eA scent of refreshing clarity. Breathe deeply and slowly. The invigorating coolness of camphor drifts through the vegetation, transforming into a breeze that rustles the deep green boughs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIncense has long been linked to the passage of time. Historically, monks practicing \u003cem\u003ezazen\u003c\/em\u003e (seated meditation) used incense sticks to measure the duration of their practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis unit of measurement is known as *shu* (\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e炷\u003c\/span\u003e), with the time it takes for a single stick to burn being counted as *isshu* (\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e一炷\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDrawing on this historical background, we sought to create a product that redefines incense for the modern age—one that resonates with contemporary lifestyles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach box contains a bundle of 30 sticks of incense\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach stick burns approx. 20 minutes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHyogo, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"V186","offers":[{"title":"Preparing for the Start","offer_id":50878419075108,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Creating Space","offer_id":50878419107876,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Centering the Breath","offer_id":50878419140644,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0519\/6897\/files\/issh-1.jpg?v=1781231770","url":"https:\/\/koboseattle.com\/products\/issh-incense-three-scents-scenes","provider":"KoboSeattle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}