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The Ten Virtues of Incense

The following is a list of 10 qualities of incense which is believed to have been written by a Zen monk during the sixth century.

1. Incense brings communication with the transcendent.
2. It purifies mind and body.
3. It removes uncleanliness.
4. It brings alertness.
5. It is a companion to solitude.
6. In the midst of activity, it brings a moment of peace.
7. When there is plenty, one never tires of it.
8. When there is little, still one is satisfied.
9. Age does not change its efficacy.
10. Used every day, it does no harm.

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