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The fragrant/incense praises

Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 7:22 am
by Alix1112
Sorry if this is a dumb question - but the Chinese "xiang zhan" or "fragrant/incense praise" that usually begins a chanting ceremony - does anyone have any in depth background information about it's origins/meaning? and why is it usually recited at the beginning of each ceremony?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeAPwtQsYj4