USES OF SANDALWOOD IN RELIGION
Other Oriental religions
Buddhism
Amongst other things, Sandalwood is believed by some to transform one's desires and maintain a person's alertness while in meditation.
Chinese and Japanese religions use it in worship ceremonies. In Korean Shamanism, sandalwood is considered the tree of life.
Sufism
Zoroastrianism
Jainism
In sufi tradition, sandalwood paste is applied on the sufi’s grave by the disciples as a mark of devotion.
Sandalwood is offered to the afarganyu, the urn in which the fires is kept at the fire temple.
Integral part of the daily practices of Jainism, used to worship Jain deities. Powder is used to shower Jain monks and nuns.
Uses of Sandalwood in religion
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USES OF SANDALWOOD IN RELIGION
Other Oriental religions
Buddhism
Amongst other things, Sandalwood is believed by some to transform one's desires and maintain a person's alertness while in meditation.
Chinese and Japanese religions use it in worship ceremonies. In Korean Shamanism, sandalwood is considered the tree of life.
Sufism
Zoroastrianism
Jainism
In sufi tradition, sandalwood paste is applied on the sufi’s grave by the disciples as a mark of devotion.
Sandalwood is offered to the afarganyu, the urn in which the fires is kept at the fire temple.
Integral part of the daily practices of Jainism, used to worship Jain deities. Powder is used to shower Jain monks and nuns.