I often burn incense during meditation or in the bathroom when I bathe so that the scents get into my skin and my hair and make me smell good all day. Now, I read this thing somewhere that Buddhist temples and Churches that burn incense have poor air quality and links to asthma, and breathing issues. I always have at least one window open and my house is pretty big, and I LOVE the smells. Am I gonna die? I can't imagine life without my incense rituals. Everyone that comes here, says my house smells so good. I don't burn cheap crap. I use all types of true Indian temple grade masala incenses...a lot of different fragrances. None of them irritate me or my kids even.
But, how many of you Buddhists and Church goers have issues related to incense? Care to share? I'm tripping now...
2007-07-11 16:37:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Of course, I'm not burning giant bundles like a Hari krishna devotee.
2007-07-11 16:38:56 · update #1
I am a Wiccan, and i burn incense 24hrs a day! I have never had any trouble, keep on doing as you are...have you tried Hems "chandan"?? Beautifull!! Nag Champa? Divine!
Ariel
)O(
2007-07-11 16:41:58 · answer #1 · answered by *~Ariel Brigalow Moondust~* 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as your not buring loads of incense, I think you'll be fine. I've been burning incense for years, and I've never had any problems.
2007-07-11 16:44:38 · answer #2 · answered by Ayano 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
provided you're not in a closed room with no ventilation and burning incense 24/7, i think you'll be fine
2007-07-11 16:46:27 · answer #3 · answered by racer 51 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you will have a problem. Burn your incense. If it starts to bother you then stop.
2007-07-11 16:42:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's physically bothering you, then it's a problem, but if you aren't having breathing problems and your kids aren't then enjoy the scents!
2007-07-11 16:44:37 · answer #5 · answered by Heavenly Advocate 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
be calm woman
consider that most monasteries were build centuries ago, and are in pretty cold places. I suspect the ventilation is not too good there.
2007-07-11 16:40:54 · answer #6 · answered by cosmicshaktifire? 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think you'll be fine as long as you don't start rolling joints with it.
2007-07-11 16:45:16 · answer #7 · answered by John H 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Only if you set alight your house inadvertently...
2007-07-11 16:45:20 · answer #8 · answered by John S 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i like patchouli, sandalwood, nag champa
and strawberry
what are you tripping on?
2007-07-11 16:45:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
So don't worry about if its not bothering you.
2007-07-11 16:42:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋