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Chinese Traditional Knowledge Lecture
“Joss paper”
Also known as incense papers, are papercrafts or sheets of paper made into burnt offerings common in Chinese ancestral worship (such as the veneration of the deceased family members and relatives on holidays and special occasions). Worship of deities in Chinese folk religion also uses a similar type of joss paper. Joss paper, as well as other papier-mâché items, are also burned or buried in various Asian funerals, "to ensure that the spirit of the deceased has sufficient means in the afterlife."
More contemporary or westernized varieties of Joss paper include paper currency, credit cards, cheques, as well as papier-mâché clothes, houses, cars, toiletries, electronics and servants. The designs on paper items vary from the very simple to very elaborate.
"Hell Bank Notes"
Main article: Hell money
Much like the traditional gold and silver paper, Hell Bank Notes are a modernized version of joss paper and serve as the official currency for the afterlife. Living relatives offer them to dead ancestors by burning (or placing them in coffins in the case of funerals) the bank notes as a bribe to Yanluo for a shorter stay or to escape punishment, or for the ancestors themselves to use in spending on lavish items in the afterlife.
simran
Reviewed in Canada on March 5, 2025
They are actual Josh paper. Very helpful for all my rituals. They came as I expected. Vert cleanly packed in bundles
Poor quality for a good amount of money
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2025
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nyx_goddess_of_da_night
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2025
This is really joss paper heaven/hell notes for ancestor money. I love love love these. I will definitely be buying more of them. There is no smell before or after burning. Has a fast burn 🔥 because it is real joss paper. Great price for the amount you get.
Ashley
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2025
Burns great.
lashawn
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2024
This ancestor money is really great. It burns easily and it works well. For any divination of your choice
Terri
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024
I like this joss paper a lot. I do feel like I saw some green as it was burning. This is a great amount of joss paper, I have extra for next time to burn for my ancestors.This paper burns easily, feels nicer than others I've gotten on Amazon.
Dave Killinger
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2024
I never knew that there was ancestor money that was to be burned for your ancestors. It comes with many bundles of ancestor money in the box. If you're looking for a way to honor your ancestors this is definitely the way to do it.
Steve
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2023
The ancestor money is just as described, and looks just like the pictures. It came in five bundles, neatly packed, and ready to burn. My family and I will be using these for our Chinese traditions, and when we pay our respects to our family members that have passed away.
Keepitup
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2023
It’s exactly like the picture. Looks good and I’m grateful.
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