Praying with Incense Sticks

Worshipping with incense is extremely important in expressing our devotion as well as conveying our pleas and prayers to the place of the gods. When worshipping using incense, stand with the feet together and the posture erect. Hold the incense in your right hand and wrap your left hand around your right. Bring the incense with both hands toward the center of your chest with the lit tip in-line with your upper lip rather than at eyebrow or forehead height.  Burning incense is for the purpose of reporting to, requesting, pleading, asking for advice, showing gratitude, and praying for blessings. Reverent and sincere prayers can then reach the heavens through the rising smoke that floats above the three realms, reaching the Heavenly Hall and revealing its solemnity.