Words of Wisdom | Symbolism of Incense Sticks
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