Singing Bowls & Tingshas

Singing Bowls & Tingshas: Himalayan Singing Bowls, Tibetan Singing Bowls, Meditation Bowls, Singing Bowl Cushions, Tibetan Tingshas & Bells

Singing Bowls, also known as Himalayan Singing Bowls, Tibetan Singing Bowls, Nepal Singing Bowls or Buddhist Singing Bowls, are actually a type of standing bell. Rather than hanging, standing bells rest on their bottom surface. By rubbing the sides and rim of a Singing Bowl with a wooden or leather wrapped mallet, the Singing Bowl vibrates to produce a harmonious, calming hum.

Traditionally used as instruments and meditation tools, Singing Bowls are now widely used for relaxation, meditation, health care and well-being, as well as for religious practices. The pure sounds produced, when the rim of the Singing Bowl is rubbed by the mallet, is said to put the brain into a meditative state. The vibrations of the singing bowls have the same wavelength found in the brainwaves, producing feelings of relaxation.

Singing Bowls are made of metal that can oxidize by water and air. This is considered part of the natural aging of the product.

Tibetan Tingshas are small cymbals, traditionally used in prayer and rituals by Tibetan Buddhist practitioners. The two cymbals, joined together with a leather strap, are struck together, producing a unique, clear, long ringing tone. Tingshas are now being used, along with Singing Bowls, as musical instruments and meditation and sound-healing tools.

See: How to Play a Singing Bowl

	Buddha Singing Bowls Buddha design. Made in India and sold with a wood mallet. Available in small (4"-4.75" diameter), medium (5"-5.75" diameter) and large (6"-6.75" diameter).

	Plain Singing Bowls Plain hammered metal singing bowls made in India and sold with a wood mallet. Available in small (4"-4.75" diameter), medium (5"-5.75" diameter) and large (6"-6.75" diameter).

	Wheel of Life Singing Bowl Set A beautiful brass singing bowl set, complete with wood mallet and cushion, in a decorative gift box. Measures 4.5" diameter. #K31510 $59.95 > BUY NOW!

	Brass Red Singing Bowl A beautiful brass and red singing bowl with engraved designs on its circumference. Measures 5"-5.75" diameter. #K31150 $79.95 > BUY NOW!

	Brass Green Singing Bowl A beautiful brass and green singing bowl with engraved designs on its circumference. Measures 5"-5.75" diameter. #K31149 $79.95 > BUY NOW!

	Brass Blue Singing Bowl A beautiful brass and red singing bowl with engraved designs on its circumference. Measures 5"-5.75" diameter. #K31148 $79.95 > BUY NOW!

	Singing Bowl Gift Set A brass and black singing bowl gift set, complete with dorje mallet and cushion, all beautifully gift boxed in a button closure hexagonal box. Bowl measures 3" in diameter. #K31511 $59.95 > BUY NOW!

	Singing Bowl Cushions Thick fabric cushions for use with Singing Bowls. Cushions are used to prevent the rattling of vibrations when played on a hard surface. Assorted colors. Available in small (4" diameter) and large (6" diameter).

	Dragon Cushion Thin Singing Bowl cushion with dragon fabric and edge piping. Cushions are used to prevent the rattling of vibrations when played on a hard surface. Assorted colors. 5" diameter. #K57209 $15.95 > BUY NOW!

	Dragon Tibetan Tingshas Use for meditation, healing and surrounding yourself with positive energy. Available in medium (2.5" diameter) and large (3" diameter).

	Mantra Tibetan Tingshas Use for meditation, healing and surrounding yourself with positive energy. Available in medium (2.5" diameter) and large (3" diameter).

	Om Tibetan Tingshas Use for meditation, healing and surrounding yourself with positive energy. Available in medium (2.5" diameter) and large (3" diameter).
	Tibetan Tingshas & Bell Gift Set Brass Tibetan tingsha set and a 5" high Tibetan bell packaged in a gift box. K31512 $61.95 > BUY NOW!

	Tibetan Bell Set Use in the same manner as a Singing Bowl. Bell measures 7.25" x 3.5". #K31200 $44.95 > BUY NOW!

Singing Bowl Handbook	Singing Bowl Exercises for Personal Harmony

How to Play a Singing Bowl

Playing a Singing Bowl can be a relaxing, enjoyable and inspiring experience. Sound is very beneficial to our health and well-being; the rich sonic harmonious vibrations of Singing Bowls are perfect for meditation, achieving serenity, staying in the moment and focusing within.

Singing Bowls make their sound (or sing) by gently striking the bowl at the rim with its mallet or by rubbing the mallet around the rim. The concept is much like rubbing your finger around the rim of a glass to produce vibrations. Different Singing Bowls make different sounds, based on the type of mallet used and the shape of the bowl.

1. Find a calm, quiet location, where you can be alone and make your body comfortable. Close your eyes for a moment, be quietly aware of your breathing and bring your body and mind to a serene state.

2. Rest the Singing Bowl on the flat of your palm; do not grasp it with your fingers.

3. Press the mallet firmly against the rim of the Singing Bowl. Keeping constant, even pressure on the bowl, slowly move the mallet around the outside rim of the Singing Bowl and you will soon hear the bowl hum. If the hum sounds choppy or inconsistent, slow the pace of the mallet's movement. If the mallet loses contact with the bowl, the singing may stop, in which case you may need to start over.

4. Singing Bowls may come to full volume in a few seconds, others may take 10 seconds or more. By adjusting the speed and angle of the mallet, you can alter the sounds. Finding the proper balance of angle, speed and pressure to make your Singing Bowl sing takes practice...a good exercise for learning patience!