Where did Tianxiang School come from?

The custom of burning incense in Yue Bai in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces is also called "lighting incense", "burning incense" or "serving incense". Dou Xiang is a kind of big incense bucket, square, big and small, shaped like a measuring bucket. Because a paper bucket is added to the incense, it is called "Dou Xiang".

As the saying goes, "it restricts four or five storeys, and the top is jota-shaped. The paper is cut into buckets, and the bucket runs through it, and a small flag is inserted next to the bucket. " The barrels are filled with fragrant crumbs or sand, and some are filled with paper kuixing and colorful flags. In some places, the barrels will be surrounded by gauze and satin, and the pavilions of the Moon Palace will be painted or the paper-cut gold characters such as "Full Moon Life" will be written. In the center of the incense bucket, stands a tall incense column, thick on the top and thin on the bottom, two feet high. There is a glittering paper archway on the front. On both sides of the archway, there are couplets and colorful flags. What a luxury.

Put Dou Xiang on the altar in the courtyard at night and burn it for several hours continuously, which is called "burning Dou Xiang". "Yu Hai Customs Zhi Zhu Ci" has a cloud: "There is a fragrant bucket in front of the court, and the banner is twice as bright; Tan Muxiang organizes books and auspicious words, and the family celebrates reunion. "

In the temples around Sara, Zhejiang, they burn incense with red paper paste and two buckets are put together. Then put sandalwood, osmanthus leaves and gold and silver foil ingots inside, and tie them with silk wool outside. Moreover, the child who burns incense for the first time should make a flagpole barrel.

The custom of burning incense has a long history, and people pray for happiness, peace and smoothness. Many people don't know its origin, but they have experienced it every year since childhood. How many people have good memories in it? Isn't this one of people's prayers for burning heaven? The ancient and beautiful tradition should be continued, with people's inner hopes and love for life.