From the Native Americans, who base their religion on a great respect for nature, we have a photomicrograph of tobacco that was used as a gift made to elder tribal members or by visitors. We have a wide spectrum of photos representing Christianity, including the spices Myrrh and Frankincense, and baptismal water. Representing the religion of Hinduism we have a photomicrograph of incense, used as an offering at the temple. Commemorating Judaism, we have photos of tree fragrances, representing the planting of a tree in Israel to celebrate the life of a deceased person. For those of you who visited our earlier version of the Religion Collection gallery you can still view this page by using this link .
Aborigines often anoint sacred relics with blood or red ochre and fat for use in rituals.
In Buddhist art, a lotus flower is often used to symbolize the Buddha. Frankincense was one of the spices brought to the baby Jesus by wise men. Native Americans often made gifts of tobacco to elder tribe members by visitors or less senior members during meetings or tribal ceremonies. It is sugar water that is used during the Khalsa initiation ceremony. All Rights Reserved .