A powerful instrument of meditation and prayer, the singing bowl is sometimes used to accompany mudras, and other such hymns and prayers. The vibration that is felt in the brass when it is struck and played is often held to help remove negative energy and help find peace within meditation, aligning the chakras, and other such ritual practice. Much like other bells and noise makers, they can also be used in chasing off evil spirits, or otherwise cleansing a ritual space before intensive prayer and ritual magick.

This particular singing bowl is decorated in an elaborate Tibetan script around its outer surface, with further symbols of religious significance embossed in bell`s inner surface, all surrounding an image of Buddha, sitting in the lotus position within the petals of the lotus flower, cupping a singing bowl in one hand.

Measuring 4" wide at its widest point and 2 1/2" high, this bowl is a wonderful addition to any altar or space, coming with a wooden, leather-coated hammer with which to make it sing.

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Singing Bowls

Singing bowls are a type of bell, rather than hanging inverted or attached to a handle, standing bells sit with the bottom surface resting. The sides and rim of singing bowls vibrate to produce sound. Traditionally used throughout Asia, today they are employed worldwide for meditation, relaxation, healthcare, personal well-being and religious practice.

Listening to the sound of a singing bowl stops one's internal dialogue, making the bowls an excellent tool for meditation, centring, and inducing shamanic trance states. The actual act of playing a bowl is a meditation in itself. Whilst playing bowls we can rise up into communion with the divine realm through entering into the mystical world of the muse of sound.

The bowl is placed on a a cushion on a surface, or held on the flat of the hand and struck with a wooden mallet, which may be covered in velvet, plastic or leather. The sides of the bowl vibrate and resonate to produce harmonic sounds that are said to induce a sense of deep relaxation, and centre the left and right sides of the brain to a perfect balance. The overtones produced by singing bowls are understood to affect the chakras directly, helping to balance them and bring about harmony of mind and body.