Mindroling Monastery Grade 3 Incense — Lhonk Region, Central Tibet
Authentic Nyingma Lineage Ritual Incense • Approx. 100 Sticks • 9" Length
Mindroling Monastery—the largest Nyingmapa monastery in the Lhonk region of Tibet—is renowned across the Himalayas for its ancient incense-making traditions. This Grade 3 incense is prepared according to the treasured recipe of the great master Terchen Rigyan Gyurme Dorje (Terdak Lingpa), the 17th-century tertön and founder of Mindroling.
Crafted through generations of monastic knowledge, this incense blends precious Tibetan medical substances used for centuries in the Sowa Rigpa tradition, including:
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White & red sandalwood
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Musk
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Saffron
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Bamboo
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Tsanna and aromatic Himalayan resins
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Local Tibetan herbs traditionally used for calming the subtle winds (rlung)
The result is a gentle, woody, less pungent fragrance—an ideal choice for practitioners who prefer a softer aromatic profile than the stronger Mindroling Grade 1 and 2 incense varieties.
Uses & Benefits
Mindroling incense is widely used in Tibet, India, and Nepal for:
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Offerings to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
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Meditation practice, to support clarity and calm
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Relaxation and mental soothing, harmonizing the subtle winds
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Purification of shrine rooms, homes, and retreat spaces
Because it follows the authentic monastic formulation, this incense naturally supports devotional practice, concentration, and an atmosphere of sacred stillness.
Specifications
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Box Size: 11" × 1.4"
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Stick Length: Approximately 9"
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Quantity: ~100 sticks
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Origin: Manjing Production Unit, Lhasa City