CELESTIAL FLOWERS

Heavenly flower according to Buddhist belief. Will be sent down to earth from heaven when heaven acquires earth’s agony.

Mandarava, Celestials flowers belong to Trayastrimsa, a mountain range and white elephants.

Dedicated to my grandmother who passed away years ago.

This is my interpretation of the odour in heaven where my grandmother waiting for me in Trayastrimsa.

Notes

Bodhi tree

Boneol

Jasmine Sambac

Himalayan Champaca

Madagascar Ylang Ylang

Indian Marigold

Frankincense

Myrrh

Styrax

Rose

Lotus

Cinnamon

***Civet ***

Nagarmotha

Ruh Khus (Vetiver)

Ebony

Sandalwood

Indian Oud from Assam

Patchouli from Indonesia

Oakmoss

Gardenia

Coriander

Tolu Balsam

Benzoin Siam Resin

Aldehyde

Cumin seed

Amber

Tuberose

Ash