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What about incense?

During the service everyone will be invited to offer incense to the Three Treasures (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha). Making offerings such as fruit or cakes, candle light, water or tea and incense to the Buddha, the Dharma (teaching), and Sangha (community of believers) is an integral part of our practice in Buddhism. It is not mandatory that you offer incense. If you would like to, please follow the other members. Again, please don't worry about making a mistake. Sangha members will help you. If you have a allergy or fragrance sensitivity, please consider sitting toward the back of the room and don't offer incense.