Offering one stick of incense symbolises wholeheartedness, faith and devotion to one Buddhist practice, while three sticks symbolise the respect to the Triple Gems – the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha.
一支香代表一心一意，全心全意，一门精进。三支香代表供养佛、法、僧三宝。
– Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 2
