Tibetan Herbs / Dry Grass / Soft Smoke / AgarWood
Hand rolled incense sticks, 50 pcs. Approx. 28 cm / 11 in.
More than twenty ingredients, including saffron, spikenard, and a variety of traditional Tibetan botanicals, unfold an enduring aromatic heritage rooted in the historic Rongwo Monastery in the Amdo region of Tibet.
Use
- Place the incense securely in a suitable holder. Light the tip, then gently blow out the flame.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.
Shipping & Returns
Packaging - FSC-certified, recyclable paper box and insert.
Shipping - Dispatches from Shanghai within 7–15 business days.
Returns - Unopened and unused items are eligible for return.
Free shipping over $75
Eco-conscious packaging
Secure checkout
Made the slow way
.png?w=430&h=690)
Hand Rolled from the Monastery
Rooted in a living monastic tradition, with monks taking part in the making. ach stick is rolled by hand, one at a time, retaining the finer notes that may otherwise be lost to mechanized production.
.png?w=760&h=360)
Pure, Natural Materials
No charcoal coating. No synthetic fragrance. The natural aroma of woods and herbs comes through, without the harsh edge of a burning charcoal layer.
.png?w=570&h=660)
Ancient Path to Modern Peace
Traditions passed down through generations bring a quiet sense of trust to what we light today. Gentle smoke and a soft, natural aroma carry the ancient practice into everyday life.
The Scent of Patience
Summer Retreat
RONGWO No. 35
It begins with the warm, woody depth of red and white sandalwood, a familiar scent from an old monastery on the Gandan Grasslands that quietly settles the senses.
This grounding warmth is deepened by agarwood and benzoin, before unfolding into saffron, spikenard, and Tibetan herbs—a rich, herbal accord shaped by generations of monastery tradition.
The complete scent is deep and reassuring, with the quiet weight of traditional Tibetan incense. Grounded without feeling heavy, it brings a sense of order to the space and steadiness to the mind.
Made for work, reading, and creative hours—for moments when you want to protect your attention and give things time.
To bring a quiet sense of order to your space — and a little more patience to the way you move through time.
The Art of the Blend
More than twenty botanicals and aromatic ingredients come together in a formula shaped by generations of monastery tradition.
Sandalwoods and agarwood give the scent its deep, steady structure; saffron, spikenard, and highland herbs bring warmth and complexity.
Together, they create a scent that feels grounded, reassuring, and quietly substantial.
Grounded in Sandalwood
Red and white sandalwood form the warm, woody foundation of the blend — steady and familiar, bringing a quiet sense of weight to the space.
Deepened by agarwood
Dark and light agarwood, layered with benzoin, deepen the composition with a rich, resinous warmth, giving the scent its calm and enduring presence.
Rooted in Highland Herbs
Saffron, spikenard, and a collection of traditional Tibetan botanicals carry the scent back to the Gandan Grasslands — and to an older rhythm of ritual, attention, and time.
.png?w=1667&h=943)
Why do we need to pause?
Stillness is not the destination. It is how the mind learns to see clearly.
Read the note
We often mistake Buddhism for a pursuit of perfect stillness.
But stillness was never the destination. Wisdom is. Practices of retreat and contemplation create a pause, allowing the mind to settle until what was clouded begins to clear.
That ancient practice feels especially relevant now.
AI has made information almost infinite. More words, more images, more opinions and more answers arrive faster than we can absorb them.
The challenge is no longer simply having access to information. It is knowing what is true, what matters, and what is actually ours.
That requires something information alone cannot give us: discernment.
Our sensitivity to language, our sense of taste, and our feeling for what resonates are shaped by the life we have actually lived. These are the parts of us that cannot simply be generated or replaced.
But they need space to develop. Time for experience to settle. Silence for instinct to become clearer. Distance for information to become wisdom.
Attention is not infinite. Sometimes we need to step away while everything is still loud, and give the mind enough space to hear itself again.
This incense is made for that pause: to settle the senses, draw a quiet boundary around your attention, and make
room for clarity to return.
Give time some time.
Made by Monastic Hands
This incense begins in monastery rooms, close to the hands that still keep the practice by use.
Read how it is made
Each stick is rolled slowly by hand. The pressure, pace, and drying are guided by experience, so the herbs hold together without losing their finer notes.
What reaches your room is not only a scent, but a trace of time, patience, and a hand that knows what it is making.
FAQ'S
Is Tibetan incense safe around pets?
If you live with cats or other pets, we recommend keeping both burning and unburned incense safely out of their reach.
Curiously, quite a few friends and customers have told us that their cats seem fascinated by our incense — sniffing the sticks, chasing them, and occasionally trying to take a bite, almost as if they had discovered catnip.
We love these stories, but we don’t recommend letting pets eat the incense. Natural ingredients aren’t necessarily safe to ingest, and each blend may contain different herbs, woods, flowers and spices.
There’s also a practical reason to keep curious paws away: once natural incense has been chewed or licked, the added moisture can make it more prone to mould.
When burning incense, keep some distance from your pets and make sure the room is well ventilated. Never intentionally expose an animal to concentrated smoke, especially cats, whose respiratory systems can be sensitive.
So let them be curious — just keep the incense out of paws, mouths, and noses.
How should I burn Tibetan incense in an apartment?
You don’t need to burn a whole stick.
In a smaller apartment, we often recommend breaking off only the amount you need, lighting that small piece, and letting the fragrance gently move through the room.
You may have heard that breaking an incense stick brings “bad luck.” We haven’t found a historical or religious basis for treating a broken stick as inherently inauspicious.
Incense doesn’t become more meaningful simply because you burn more of it.
Many of our blends are made for purification, settling a space, or creating a quieter atmosphere. Use an amount that feels appropriate for the size of your room and the moment you’re creating.
Keep some fresh air moving, place the incense away from your face, pets and anything flammable, and never leave it burning unattended.
A small piece is enough.
The point is not how much you burn, but what the moment becomes.