Writings

What Ru Shi Writes

Whatever comes to mind. Sometimes a story I read, sometimes something that came to me while holding my mala beads.

All Writings - culture

Incense Culture: Healing Body and Mind Through Millennia
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Incense Culture: Healing Body and Mind Through Millennia

Chinese incense culture has a long history, from ancient sacrificial rituals to modern life aesthetics. Incense is not only a fragrance but also a healing for body and mind.

4/7/20269 min
History of Chinese Incense Culture: From Rituals to Lifestyle Aesthetics
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History of Chinese Incense Culture: From Rituals to Lifestyle Aesthetics

Chinese incense culture spans thousands of years. From ancient rituals to modern lifestyle aesthetics, incense has always been an important part of Chinese culture. Understanding incense is understanding the Chinese spiritual world.

4/7/202615 min
Amulets - A Spiritual Journey Through Culture
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Amulets - A Spiritual Journey Through Culture

# Amulets: A Spiritual Journey Through Culture > "Every amulet is a vessel of blessings, a witness to history." ## Introduction Amulets, these small objects, carry cultural memories spanning thous

4/7/202610 min
Amulets - A Spiritual Journey Through Culture
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Amulets - A Spiritual Journey Through Culture

4/6/202610 min
Tea Ceremony: The Path to Mind and spirit
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Tea Ceremony: The Path to Mind and spirit

The practice of making and drinking tea as a spiritual discipline. Explore how tea ceremony cultivizes presence and inner peace.

6/12/202410 min
Mala Beads Culture: A Spiritual Journey from Prayer Beads to Fashion Accessories
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Mala Beads Culture: A Spiritual Journey from Prayer Beads to Fashion Accessories

Mala beads are not just accessories, but tools for spiritual practice. Explore the evolution of mala bead culture over millennia and its modern significance.

6/11/202410 min
Incense Culture Deep Dive: From Neuroscience to Spiritual Cultivation
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Incense Culture Deep Dive: From Neuroscience to Spiritual Cultivation

Modern neuroscience research finds that incense meditation can significantly change brain activity. This article explores the mechanisms of how incense affects body and mind.

6/10/202412 min