A Composition for Riwo Sangchoe and Surzey (Evening Incense)

A Composition for Riwo Sangchoe and Surzey is an evening ritual incense made by Nado and companion to A Composition for Riwo Sangchoe. Its aroma full and rich in classic Bhutanese fashion, with mild-to-medium pungency.  The box states: “This incense stick contains the best of all fruits, cereals, medicinal plants and milk products. It is manufactured in strict compliance with tradition by Mr Nado at Thimphu, Bhutan”.

Riwo Sangchoe means ‘Mountain Smoke Offering’, a practice begun in the 17c CE. Mornings and evenings were found to be the most auspicious times to appease and help intermediate beings, and to gain merit by offerings and purifications. ‘Surzey’ refers to practice of offering roasted flour, which is an ingredient of this lovely evening incense.

Approx 30 sticks | Approx. 86g