Singing Bowls & Tingshas

Singing Bowls & Tingshas | Himalayan Singing Bowls, Tibetan Singing Bowls, Nepal Singing Bowls, Buddhist Singing Bowls, Meditation Bowls, Singing Bowl Cushions, Tibetan Tingshas, Tibetan Bells & Gongs

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

	Om Mantra Singing Bowls Om design. Made in India and sold with a wood mallet. Available in small (4"-4 3/4" diameter), medium (5"-5 3/4" diameter) and large (6"-6 3/4" diameter).

	Buddha Singing Bowls Buddha design. Made in India and sold with a wood mallet. Available in small (4"-4 3/4" diameter), medium (5"-5 3/4" diameter) and large (6"-6 3/4" diameter).

	Plain Singing Bowls Made in India and sold with a wood mallet. Available in small (4"-4 3/4" diameter), medium (5"-5 3/4" diameter) and large (6"-6 3/4" diameter).

	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).

	Om Cushion Thick cotton cushion with Om design. Perfect for meditation and/or use with Singing Bowls. Cushions are used to prevent the rattling of vibrations when played on a hard surface. Assorted colors. 14" diameter. Om Cushion $42.95 > BUY NOW!

	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. Dragon Cushion $11.95 > BUY NOW!

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

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

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

	Good Luck Tibetan Tingshas Auspicious symbols surround these Tingshas, representing love, wisdom and compassion, fearlessness, victory over negativity, purity of body, speech and mind, wealth, protection and long life. 2.5" diameter. Luck Tingshas $29.95 > BUY NOW!

	Tibetan Bell Set Use in the same manner as a Singing Bowl. Bell measures 7.25" x 3.5". Tibet Set $39.95 > BUY NOW!

	Carved Dragon Gong Invite good fortune and protection into your life with this beautiful, dragon carved wood stand, mallet and gong. Gong has etched yin yang symbol of balance and harmony. Gong $39.95 > BUY NOW!

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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!

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