LOTUS TIDE Ingredient Approximate% Tangerine EO 10%(top note) Lotus absolute 15-20%(heart note) Ambergris (or Ambroxan) 5-10%(base note) Benzoin resinoid 10-15%(base note & fixative) Ethanol/Perfumer’s alcohol 50-60% optional:sandalwood or light floral to blend 5-10% Let it macerate for 4-6 weeks for full integration Vibe of this perfume: SUMMER BREW Fig & Nectarine Spiced Wine (4 Litre…

(The disturbance/corruption of the sacred spirit) “Te whakatūkino i te tapu o te mauri” (The violation of the sacred life force) Whakaāio Meaning: To bring peace, calm, harmony — often in a spiritual or emotional sense. May be used to describe someone who has achieved inner peace or has become spiritually balanced. Mātauranga wairua Meaning:…

In Buddhist thought, the 16 mental defilements, or upakkilesa, are specific mental states that cloud judgment, hinder spiritual progress, and obstruct the path to enlightenment. These defilements are seen as obstacles to concentration and are important to overcome for achieving Nirvana.  Here’s a list of the 16 mental defilements: