Samsara is a 12-box pack of hand-rolled masala incense sticks, with 15 grams in each box, made in India. The sticks are 23 cm long, the total gross weight of the pack is 450 g, and it comes in a paper box. The six-syllable mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum" is connected with the practice of compassion in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
The mood of Om Mani Padme Hum
Many people choose this type because it gives a pleasant, soft fragrant accompaniment to longer mantra repetition. Light a stick, let it flame for a moment, then blow it out and place it in a stable holder. During the roughly 40-45 minute burn time you can calmly go through a practice or a shared meditation.
Where to use it at home
You can choose it for a meditation corner, near a home altar, in the living room or the bedroom. The 12-box pack is practical if you use it over a longer time, and also if you would like to share one with a fellow practitioner. Store opened boxes in a dry, cool place.
Safety notes
Always use a heat-resistant holder and a flat, non-flammable surface. Never leave a lit stick unattended, and keep it at a safe distance from children, pets, curtains and paper. Ventilate the room from time to time, so the smoke does not become too dense.
The masala quality
The masala recipe contains spices, herbs, floral extracts and essential oils, hand-rolled onto a bamboo stick. Sticks made this way burn more evenly and have a fuller fragrance than dipped versions. The blend contains no toxic ingredients.