Shechen Monastery Sur Incense

Surpo (Sur Incense) – Handmade in Shechen Monastery

Surpo, or “sur incense,” is a traditional offering to beings in the bardo, the intermediate state between life and death. According to Buddha’s teachings, scent and aroma serve as sustenance for these beings. Offering surpo is considered a profound act of charity and generosity. This sur-incense is crafted by Shechen Monastery, following sacred ritual texts to ensure purity and precision in its preparation.

Ingredients and Symbolism
The incense is made with a blend of ingredients that are both symbolic and sacred:

• The Three White Things: yogurt, milk, and butter

• The Three Sweet Things: molasses, honey, and sugar

• The Six Medicinal Spices

• Barley flour and other special, sacred substances

These ingredients are carefully combined to make this supreme offering to benefit those in the bardo.

Product Details

• Contents: Approximately 45, 10” sticks of incense per roll

• Crafted By: Shechen Monastery, dedicated to preserving Tibetan Buddhist spiritual and cultural heritage, particularly the Nyingma lineage of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

• Leadership: Currently led by Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche and Dilgo Yangsi Rinpoche

How to Use
This incense is traditionally offered during rituals and prayers for the beings in the bardo. Burning it creates a sacred and aromatic atmosphere, offering sustenance and blessings to those transitioning between lives.

Benefits
Using Surpo incense is a meaningful and compassionate way to support those in the bardo and engage in an act of generosity and spiritual merit.