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Why three sticks of incense

Lighting three sticks of incense is a common phenomenon, whether it is Taoist, Buddhist incense is basically three sticks of incense, for the three sticks of incense from the point of view of different faiths, there are different interpretations.

Buddhism says that lighting three sticks of incense represents Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.

The Taoist saying is that lighting three sticks of incense represents the Three Pure Ones.

Folk beliefs say that lighting three sticks of incense represents heaven, earth and man.

The ancient ancestors burned three incense, neither two nor four, has a specific meaning, "three" the number means "great". The number "three" means "great". Three sticks of incense represent the greatest sincerity to the spirits.

Expanded Information:

Introduction of incense is a way of communicating with gods and buddhas, saints or ancestors. It also has a natural cleansing effect and has a long history. The real meaning of offering incense to Buddha is to express respect, gratitude and remembrance of Buddha.

To be pure, to dedicate one's life to the realization of life, and to do so, one is naturally blessed with wisdom. If you do this, you will be blessed with wisdom and fulfillment.