【Workshop(s)】【Incense Seal Experience Class】Incense Culture | Incense Burning | Suitable for Beginners | Solo Attendance Welcome

Incense culture originated in the Tang Dynasty and reached its peak during the Song Dynasty. It was integrated into the daily lives of scholars and intellectuals to add an elegant atmosphere to literary gatherings, offering an aesthetic experience that engages the senses of sight, smell, and the spirit. The fragrance of the incense path transcends pure sensory desire, encompassing the appreciation of scents and the aesthetics of the incense ceremony, ultimately leading to a sense of inner peace and tranquility. Different types of incense offer unique methods of use, adding diverse landscapes to the incense table and unfolding individual aesthetics of the ceremony. Common forms of agarwood incense include stick, coil, loose powder for burning, and incense seals, with the latter also known as incense stamps or incense imprints—originally used in temples for timekeeping. The mold for filling incense powder is shaped like seal script and is designed specifically for this purpose. During the process of the incense seal, you will spoon the powder into the mold, pressing it into your chosen pattern or script. Once lit, the incense slowly follows the traced lines. As you savor the elegant scent of agarwood, you can observe each carefully pressed layer of powder burning in silence. In this course, we will introduce the practice of incense sealing, explore its rich history and culture, and learn how to transform this precious natural resource, agarwood, into a feast for the eyes, the nose, and the soul through small, daily rituals. ------ 【Small Group Instruction】 Our experience sessions are held in small groups. You can attend solo without pressure, with a limit of five people per session. If a session is fully booked, we will notify you by phone. Location | Heqing Incense Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts Branch No. 87, Wuquan West 3rd Street, West District, Taichung City 【Course Content】 1. Introduction to Incense Seal Basics 2. Overview of Incense Seal Tools 3. Introduction to Agarwood Powder 4. Incense Seal Rituals 5. Appreciating Vessels, Observing Smoke, and Savoring Fragrance Come and choose your favorite incense seal pattern—awaken your senses and experience the captivating aroma of natural agarwood. Let time slip away as your body and mind gradually relax.