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May the cones of silence grant you your wish

Large spiral cones hanging from AsianĀ  temple ceilings are actually incense cones (aka joss sticks). Apart from the smokiness and heady aroma, these over-hanging cones inside Taoist Temples take a long time to burn. The Chinese word ‘Joss’ means ‘God’ … Continue reading

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