This is a traditional Tibetan masala incense.  Tara is known as the Wisdom Goddess and Goddess of Universal Compassion and Mother of all Buddhas.  This incense is a woody, sweet blend that you can use when calling upon Her to help you with gaining insight or being more gentle with yourself and others.  There is no bamboo stick as these are pure incense made of herbs, resins, and powders and come with a small disc burner.