Shechen Sur Incense (Powder, Shechen Monastery)

Crafted with devotion at Shechen Monastery in Kathmandu, this traditional Sur powder is an offering for beings in the bardo (intermediate state), karmic creditors, and local spirits. Used in Tibetan Buddhist rituals, Sur offerings are believed to nourish sentient beings who suffer from extreme hunger, thirst, and disorientation in the six realms. With fragrant smoke and sacred ingredients, this Sur practice generates merit, purifies obscurations, and supports the liberation of wandering beings.

Symbolism & Meaning

Sur offerings are particularly effective in benefiting beings with strong attachments—especially to food, wealth, or unresolved karma. The aromatic smoke is considered a form of subtle nourishment, received through the senses by those in the bardo and hungry ghost realms. By making this offering, practitioners enact generosity, one of the six perfections, and directly address karmic debts. The inclusion of crushed Dharma pills further sanctifies the powder, embedding it with the blessings and aspirations of countless mantras and pujas performed at Shechen Monastery.

Product Details

Incense quantity: Approximately 6.5 oz (185 g)
Incense Burn time: Depends on quantity used during offering
All Natural Ingredients: Yogurt, milk, butter (Three Whites); molasses, honey, sugar (Three Sweets); cloves, saffron, nutmeg, cardamom (Six Good Spices); crushed Dharma pills
Place of Origin: Shechen Monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal

How to use

Burn a small amount on a charcoal disc or in a fire-safe vessel as a Sur offering during morning or evening practice
Use during Sur chöd ceremonies or to clear negative influences in a space
Offer regularly on lunar calendar days dedicated to hungry ghosts or protector practices
Recite Sur offering prayers or play audio chants while making the offering to magnify its benefit

Why choose Sur Powder for Offering – Handmade by Shechen Monastery
This Sur powder is authentically prepared at one of the most respected Nyingma monasteries in the Tibetan tradition. Its ingredients are traditionally balanced and ritually empowered, making it a powerful support for both advanced practitioners and householders seeking to accumulate merit and purify karmic debts through compassionate offerings.