Quick Specs
- Brand: Auric Blends (Escential Essences)
- Count: 16 sticks
- Scent: Buddhist Temple
- Type: Fragrance incense sticks
- Intention: Meditation, Mindfulness, Sacred Space
- Holder Needed: Yes, stick-style
Stillness in Smoke
I stock Auric Blends’ Escential Essences line because the sticks are made in the USA and the line covers a wide range of scents. Buddhist Temple is a fragrance-based blend built to evoke the dense, ancient smoke of an Asian temple, warm sandalwood and soft resin with a whisper of oud and subtle florals.
If you’re sitting with a Theravada or Mahayana practice, doing breathwork, or simply building a morning ritual that centers your thinking before the day takes over, this scent does the heavy lifting. You light it, settle in, and the smoke gives your attention somewhere to land. It’s not a spiritual shortcut, it’s a sensory anchor.
These are fragrance sticks, not essential oil sticks. That distinction matters because the scent profile is blended for depth and atmosphere rather than botanical purity. If you’re after a botanical sandalwood or oud essential oil, I carry those separately in my Escential Essences stick incense collection. But if what you want is the felt sense of stepping into a candlelit meditation hall, Buddhist Temple earns its name. You’ll also want a proper holder; browse my stick incense burners if you don’t have one.
How to Use Buddhist Temple Incense for Meditation
Use these steps to incorporate Buddhist Temple incense into a focused meditation or mindfulness session.
- Prepare your space and holder
Set your stick holder on a heat-safe surface, away from drafts and flammable material. Place one Buddhist Temple stick in the holder, angled so the ash falls safely. Light the tip, let it catch, then gently blow out the flame so it glows.
- Settle in and set your intention
Sit comfortably within the smoke's reach, close your eyes, and take three slow breaths. With each exhale, release a specific distraction or worry by name. Let the scent anchor your attention to the present moment and your chosen intention.
- Hold the sit until the stick burns out
Sit for at least five minutes without checking your phone. If your mind wanders, use the scent as a return point, noticing it freshly each time. When the stick burns out, take one final breath and close the session with intention.
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I carry Escential Essences because the line offers plenty of scents to choose from, and the sticks burn evenly. That helps when you’re building a practice around a specific scent.
One practical note: fragrance sticks can be more sensitive to humidity than resin or herbal incense. Store your remaining sticks in a cool, dry spot, preferably sealed, and they’ll perform as expected. A damp stick burns unevenly and the scent reads flat.
Frequently Asked Questions
These are fragrance-based incense sticks, not essential oil sticks. The scent is crafted to evoke a Buddhist temple atmosphere, warm and woody with soft resin and smoke. It's built for ambiance and meditation, not aromatherapy.
Auric Blends makes the Escential Essences line. The sticks are made in the USA. I carry their incense because the line covers a wide range of scents.
Yes, you need a stick-style incense holder or burner. The ash falls as the stick burns, so a holder with a catch tray keeps things tidy and safe. I carry stick incense burners separately if you need one.
Buddhist Temple is deeply calming, slightly sweet, and woody with a soft resinous smoke quality. It reads as sandalwood-forward with hints of oud and gentle florals, built to feel ancient and centering rather than sharp or floral.
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