Simply, shakyo is a form of meditation through the act of tracing. Also known as ‘Tracing the Sutra,’ the mind goes into concentration mode while tracing the complex Asian characters. This form of meditation can help one become more present and calm, reaching a heightened state of focus and peaceful zen.

Incense has traditionally been used together when practicing shakyo to help enhance the experience. There are several uses for incense: 

• Purification: Before beginning shakyo, participants can rub powdered incense (zu-koh) on their hands to purify their mind and body. 
• Mindfulness and Focus: The fragrance of incense can help participants enter a meditative and centered state of mind.
• Atmosphere: Burning incense can create an atmosphere of serenity, allowing the body and mind to stay focused on the practice.
• Tradition: Incense use has traditionally accompanied shakyo. Participants can feel connected to the history and cultural aspects of the practice.
• Sensory: Adding an olfactory element can make the practice a multi-tiered, immersive sensory experience.

This set contains everything you need to practice shakyo. Inside you will find the Hannyashingyou (also known as the Heart Sutra), the most frequently used and recited text in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. Although the words of the Heart Sutra may seem nonsensical, it's meant to convey profound insights about reality and the nature of the human existence.

Included in the set:

• Hannyashingyou (the Heart Sutra)
• Tracing Paper
• 1 Brush Pen (design of the pen may vary)
• 2 Clips
• 1 Contents Sheet
• 1 Guidebook - English version
• 1 Guidebook - Japanese version
• 1 box of CHIE - Meditation 30 sticks incense

Begin your shakyo journey today. To learn more about shakyo’s history, how-to’s, and its benefits, click here.

About CHIE Incense:

CHIE is made from 100% natural fragrance ingredients. Each raw material has been carefully selected and sourced from "Trees of Gods" found all around the world. Agarwood from Indonesia, Palo Santo from Peru, Hinoki from Japan, etc.

These "Trees of Gods" are fragrant trees that have been used for prayer, purification, and wisdom since ancient times. Developed to fit our daily lifestyles, CHIE has been brought to you from nature and conveniently packed into a 30 stick box.

The word "CHIE" means the ability to see things as they really are and to recognize the truth. Keeping true to the purity of this ancient wisdom, Chie does not use synthetic oils and is made only with natural aromatic ingredients in powder form. In order to make the incense naturally, each product's burning time has not been altered or adjusted, preserving its natural qualities and uniqueness.

Immerse yourself in the worldly ancient wisdom that flows from each stick. 

Connect with nature. Create space in your mind.

• 100% Natural Fragrance Ingredients 
• Vegan Friendly 
• Naturally derived fragrance 
• Carefully selected raw materials 
• Sourced by country of origin
• No synthetic fragrance or dyes
• Uses environmentally friendly FSC certified paper
• In order to reach the full potential of each ingredient, the length or burning time has not been altered nor adjusted for each incense stick. 
• Burning time will vary, depending on the product
• No bamboo core, clean burning, pure scent
• Each box comes with 30 sticks and a mini ceramic holder

	Key Note	Agarwood, Sandalwood, Benzoin
	Burn Time	Approx. 45 min.
	W x H x D (inch)	6-13/16 X 1-7/16 X 13/16
	W x H x D (mm)	173 X 36 X 20