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TIBETAN SINGING BOWL

Tibetan singing bowls are still produced today using traditional methods combined with modern techniques. The Tibetan singing bowl can be plain or decorated. It sometimes features religious iconography and spiritual motifs and symbols, such as the Tibetan mantra Om mani padme hum, images of the Buddha or other deities. In the bottom case, the third eye is depicted, which is the eye of intuition. The open third eye is a symbol of spiritual wisdom and power, a connection to the invisible spiritual world.

Before being inscribed and painted, the Tibetan bowl is cleaned with a mixture of dyes. It is then placed in a special controlled environment so that the engraved line or design can leave traces behind. All inscriptions and ornaments are handmade. This is a very laborious process!

Singing bowls make a unique and soothing sound when struck or rubbed. They are also known by other names, such as Himalayan bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, resting bowls, standing bells, prayer bowls, yoga bowls, Tibetan bowls, etc. Singing bowls have numerous health benefits and are used for various purposes such as meditation, chakra manipulation, reiki, etc.

According to Tibetan tradition, the singing bowls date back to the 4th century. Then this particular tradition came to light with the preaching and teachings of the Buddha. When the outer surface of the singing bowl is struck or rubbed, it begins to vibrate and creates a unique, specific sound frequency. The sound pulsation naturally releases corrective frequencies to regulate imbalanced chakras. These frequencies also initiate a flow of energy that causes a mystical shift in our body, thoughts and emotions. In the past, they were used for their holistic and healing powers. Nowadays, they are still used for meditation, relaxation, spiritual healing, religious services, yoga sessions and more.

Tibetan singing bowls are also called healing bowls. They are made from an alloy of seven different metals linked to seven astrological planets, which create a range of different sounds and hues. The seven metals are: gold, silver, mercury, copper, iron, zinc and brass, and correspond to 7 different planetary influences:

• Gold = Sun
• Silver = Moon
• Mercury = Mercury
• Copper = Venus
• Iron = Mars
• Zinc = Jupiter
• Brass = Saturn