The custom of using Agarwood (Oud) in Buddhism
In the spiritual life of Vietnamese people for thousands of years, the smoke of incense has always been worshiped at a noble place in everyone’s subconscious. Because in the depths of the human mind, clouds of smoke with fragile images soars high and dissipates into space look like a string connecting the real world and the sacred realm above, carrying wishes of the mortal human being sent to the Buddha, the divine realm, looking forward to protection and blessing.
Agarwood (Oud), precious wood crystallized from the essence of the earth
Agarwood (Oud), the wood that brings the scent of stillness is still as the Vietnamses name given – “Tram” (still and silent), is the rare kind of wood of heaven and earth. Legend has it that this ancient wood was only created in deep, sacred forest, spent many years absorbing the quintessence and air to crystallized, formed. Agarwood (Oud) has since been associated with many legends that this is the scented wood that does not belong to the mundane world but to the scent of the spiritual realm, of Nirvana, and of the Noble One.
This Agarwood (Oud) brings the scent of sweetness, warmth, elegance, deep passionate taste. The warm, sweet fragrance that spreads to the space always gives the olfactory a gentle, pleasant feeling, which makes the spirit also slow down, calm, relaxed and more peaceful. All sorrow, craving, ignorance and worry seem to temporarily make room for a quiet space in human soul.
The custom of using Agarwood (Oud) in Buddhism
In Buddhism, Agarwood (Oud) went into scriptures. According to the Dharma Sutras, good men or women who maintain the Sutras, or recite, or explain, or copy, they will receive eight hundred merits in the nose, can use that nose to smell across the three heavenly realms, enjoy the scent of heaven, especially the smell of Agarwood (Oud).
From that, Agarwood (Oud) is also used in most rituals with Agarwood (Oud) incense, powder or pieces offered to Buddha. Agarwood (Oud) coil is used to burn when meditating, chanting. The rosary used to chant that monks always carry with them is also made from Agarwood (Oud).
In Buddhism, the precious beads of Buddhist monks are made of Agarwood (Oud) wood, consisting of 108 beads. It is said that there is a story about high-ranking Buddhist monks traveling throughout the country. Whenever someone is sick, monks use their Agarwood (Oud) beads to treat the disease. The patient is able to recover by drinking the Agarwood (Oud) crushed from Agarwood (Oud) beads in the monk’s rosary.
In Buddhist rituals and other religions in general, the Agarwood (Oud) rosary is used as a rosary to mark the loop of prayers. The rosary helps the practitioner focus on the mantra, more reciting, meditate more easily. Each time a finger traps a rosary unconsciously, the believer manages the number of prayers with the least conscious effort to focus the mind and energy on the prayer.
Agarwood (Oud) beads consist of 108 beads. According to Buddhism, the rosary is also known as Japa Mala, the most common type has 108 beads, representing the 108 Dharmakāya witnesses that eliminate 108 defilements.
The spiritual meaning of Agarwood (Oud) clouds of smoke
Agarwood (Oud) incense lighting is an indispensable activity in the life of monks and nuns. Every day, in order to pay respects to the Buddha, willing to give kindness according to moral teachings, to make the heart to be peaceful, calm, some incense sticks are often burned, smoldering at the Buddha worship alter. Agarwood (Oud) incense scent gradually radiates into the space the noble scent of heaven and earth, giving the space as well as the soul a little calm, quiteness from the noble spirit.
Agarwood (Oud) incense is seen as an invisible thread connecting reality and spirit, the real world and the inner world, the land of man and the higher realms, the noble spiritual realm. Burn an incense stick, fold two hands to form the lotus bud to your heart or forehead, mentally pray the prayers and wishes of oneself and family, from which, the prayers will follow the smoke soaring to the eternity and become a reality.
In the solemn atmosphere, at the altar of the Buddha, light an incense sitck with soft clouds of smoke spreading, the calm mind is free of the chaos of everyday life, so people can feel peace and blessings more easily, to focus on inner strength, inner mind to understand yourself and become more stable.
“With pure tranquility, in the absence of infection, without disturbing emotions, with softness, ease of use, calm, fomcus mind, the practitioner points to the wisdom of the past, intelligence about the future; and the wisdom of the present. ”- Sangarava Sutta.
From spiritual purposes to delicate incense diffusing products
With the spiritual scent capable of helping the human mind to be calm and peaceful, to release negative energy, to help people have a chance to return to the inside, Agarwood (Oud) in addition to the need to use for worship, offering to the ancestors for showing respect is also used for the purpose of diffusing the space of living.
Agarwood (Oud) incense used for living and working space is produced in many shapes, designs but the most common and suitable is HAGA Natural Smart Oud – coil. HAGA Natural Smart Oud – coil manufactured from 100% pure Agarwood (Oud) powder, without adding any chemical additives, which is favored type of products for Buddha, grandparents and altars worshipping as well as giving the living space a spiritual, tranquility and deep scent for the souls.
HAGA Natural Smart Oud – coil is selected for the purpose of diffusing homes, worship spaces, offices, etc. because of the long burning duration, up to five hours, safe for consumers’ health in the condition of daily use. Using HAGA Natural Smart Oud – coil gives you and your family an effective scent solution for both spiritual value and health of consumers.
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On 08.05.2019, Hoang Giang Agarwood Co., Ltd has received an official copy of ISO 9001: 2015 certificate of Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality of AQS GLOBAL on product quality management, worldwide recognized for Agarwood (Oud) production and trading.
The ISO 9001: 2015 certificate of Hoang Giang Agarwood is valid for 3 years until April 25, 2022 and is periodically monitored and evaluated to ensure that Hoang Giang’s Agarwood (Oud) product quality always meets the standard certified.
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