Why must there be three incense burners in the countryside? More or less, ok, traditional culture can't be ignored.

In daily life, we are all exposed to the custom experience of "burning incense".

Tomb-Sweeping Day needs to burn incense whether he worships his ancestors or goes to a temple to pray.

However, you can't burn any amount of incense, and the quantity is very particular.

If you pay attention to observation at ordinary times, you will find that most people will order three incense sticks when burning incense, and some people will order a large number directly. Few people burn one or two, even if there are few, there will be three.

So, why are there only three, but not two or four? Is there anything special?

First of all, Buddhism emphasizes "three fragrances"

In ancient China, people used incense to help them sleep. At that time, people even liked to light incense to cultivate their sentiments.

It was not until the Han Dynasty that Buddhism began to enter our country, and the use of incense was not limited to this, but extended to sacrifice and prayer.

In Buddhism, three sticks of incense represent abstinence, determination and wisdom respectively.

There are three poisons in the world: greed, anger and ignorance. Only by "abstinence, determination and wisdom" can people fight against these three poisons.

In life, many people are suffering from these three poisons, which also affects their progress.

And worshipping Buddha is not only a kind of self-confession, but also a kind of blessing, reflecting on your mistakes and seeking good luck for your future.

Abstinence from incense is the "abstinence from conduct" in Buddhism. I hope one can learn to reflect on oneself and correct some bad behaviors and habits in the process of worshipping Buddha.

No one is a saint in this world. Everyone will be selfish and greedy if worldly desires are left unchecked.

However, when these psychology appear, we should not let ourselves drift, but learn self-management and self-discipline to help ourselves achieve positive results.

Fixing incense refers to "cultivation" in Buddhism.

It means to be firm in your heart in the face of all kinds of disturbances and temptations in the world.

In the face of all kinds of opinions, criticisms and taunts from outside, as well as inner doubts and confusions, we should not go with the flow, but calm down, listen to our inner voice and make the right choice.

Xianghui means "cultivating wisdom" in Buddhism.

It means that a person's wisdom is not born, but gradually precipitated by acquired efforts.

Most people go to temples not because they believe in Buddhism, but because they burn incense and worship Buddha with a blessing mentality.

I hope I can seek the blessing and blessing of the Buddha, and I also hope that my wishes made in front of the Buddha can come true.

In fact, whether you believe in Buddhism or not, the precepts, firmness and wisdom in Buddhism are worth learning.

Second, Taoism pays attention to "three fragrances"

Tao Te Ching emphasizes "the second generation, the second generation, the third generation and the third generation of everything", so "three fragrances" also represent status.

In Taoism, "San" is the origin of Sanqing Taoism, which includes Jade Qing Yuan Shi Tian Zun, Qing Qing Lingbao Tian Zun and Tai Qing Moral Tian Zun.

This shows that Taoism in China believes in "God" and believes that there is a God in the world that can bless ordinary people.

But mortals can't touch the gods directly. Burning incense is to contact the gods in the sky.

The wishes in people's hearts will also slowly drift to the ears of fairies in the sky with incense. When the fairy hears them, it will help people realize their wishes.

In Taoism, not only the quantity of burning incense is exquisite, but also the insertion method and order.

The first is to light incense. Some people will have an open flame when they light incense. At this time, most people will subconsciously blow it out with their mouths.

But in fact, this practice is not correct.

Because there is some dirty air in the world in the air of mortals, which is disrespectful to the gods.

Even if you burn incense, the gods will not help you realize your wishes.

The correct way is to disperse it gently by hand.

Finally, pay attention to the distance and order when inserting incense.

The first incense should be inserted in the middle, then to the right and then to the left. This order is fixed.

The distance between three incense sticks should not exceed one inch, mainly because there is a folk saying that "it is too long for God to believe".

Third, the people pay attention to "three fragrances"

In China, the three fragrances mainly represent "heaven", "earth" and "people".

People pay attention to the right time, place and people, and they are indispensable.

Only by fully grasping these three favorable conditions can we achieve our goals.

In addition, in the folk, people burn incense mostly to commemorate their ancestors and express their good expectations for future life.

Summary:

Burning incense has a history of thousands of years in our country, and it has become a folk custom in our country.

Even if there is no God in the world, people will burn incense and worship God in the spirit of "believing in it" and seek psychological support.

Especially in recent years, people lining up to burn incense and pray in temples can often be seen.

Many temples even buy incense at high prices.

Although burning incense can bring us some psychological comfort, in fact, a person's happy life needs to rely on his own struggle, not on burning incense and worshiping Buddha all day.