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Tibetan Culture, Spirituality & Tips

Stories, rituals, and knowledge from the Himalayas – from incense and mantras to mindfulness in everyday life.

Caring for Your Bodhi Mala – How to Keep Your Beads Beautiful and Supple

Caring for Your Bodhi Mala – How to Keep Your Beads Beautiful and Supple

Bodhi malas are made from natural seeds and develop a beautiful patina over time. Learn how to properly care for...

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Incense and Sleep – What a Tibetan Tradition Teaches About Letting Go

Incense and Sleep – What a Tibetan Tradition Teaches About Letting Go

Kunsang Choedon Stauffer from Himalaya Vibes Bern explains how Tibetan evening rituals with incense can help with letting go and...

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Tibetan Incense Sticks: My 4 Favorites | Himalaya Vibes

Tibetan Incense Sticks: My 4 Favorites | Himalaya Vibes

Kunsang from Himalaya Vibes Bern introduces her four favorite Tibetan incense sticks – Lug Sam, Himalaya Aroma, Emaho, and Shinkham...

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Namdroling Incense - When aroma brings you home

Namdroling Incense - When aroma brings you home

For over six years, Namdroling Incense has been our bestseller – hand-rolled by monks in Bylakuppe Monastery, using 28 Tibetan...

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Tibetan Prayer Flags: The Meaning of the 5 Colors

Tibetan Prayer Flags: The Meaning of the 5 Colors

When you see Tibetan prayer flags, you immediately notice: They are not a random play of colors. The five colors...

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Open & Strengthen Your Root Chakra: Tibetan Incense Rituals for Greater Grounding

Open & Strengthen Your Root Chakra: Tibetan Incense Rituals for Greater Grounding

The Root Chakra is your energetic foundation. If it's blocked, you feel anxious, exhausted, and unrooted. Discover how the Amber...

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Thangkas – Sacred Tibetan Paintings as a Path to Inner Clarity and Stillness

Thangkas – Sacred Tibetan Paintings as a Path to Inner Clarity and Stillness

Sometimes I stand before a thangka and notice my breath slowing down, without me consciously controlling it. It's nothing loud,...

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Spring Awakening with Tibetan Herbal Teas & Sorig Healing Products: Naturally Healthy Through the New Season

Spring Awakening with Tibetan Herbal Teas & Sorig Healing Products: Naturally Healthy Through the New Season

As spring awakens nature in the Himalayas, body and mind also long for fresh energy. Traditional Tibetan herbal teas and...

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Why people in Tibet use incense and frankincense: history, tradition and benefits

Why people in Tibet use incense and frankincense: history, tradition and benefits

For centuries, the scent of incense sticks and incense resin has risen through the mountain regions of Tibet. From remote...

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The best incense sticks – fairly produced, natural & ideal for beginners 🌿

The best incense sticks – fairly produced, natural & ideal for beginners 🌿

Discover the best incense sticks for beginners : Fairly produced, made from natural herbs and resins, ideal for meditation, yoga,...

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Tibetan Symbols – Meaning, History and Spiritual Application

Tibetan Symbols – Meaning, History and Spiritual Application

Discover key Tibetan symbols such as Om, Lotus, Endless Knot, and prayer flags. Learn their meaning, history, and how you...

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Kunsang writes about Tibetan culture, mindfulness and everyday rituals – and also publishes as a guest author in magazines.