CHINESE WISDOM. A RITUAL OF YOUR OWN.

NOTES FROM SHANXIN TANG

The journal.

A closer look at the objects we use, the gestures we practice, and the ideas we return to.

Illustrated surface detail of the herbal incense comb

THE OBJECT

What is a herbal incense comb?

A closer look at hexiang, scent, and the object itself.

The comb being demonstrated on the scalp

THE PRACTICE

A scalp comb or a hair comb?

Start with the gesture, not the promise.

The presenter speaking in the original Chinese video

A PERSONAL REFLECTION

A little space between thought and reaction.

A conversation about fate, habits and awareness. Watch in English.