SINGING BOWL:
Size of this singing bowl: 7" X 4.8"
Note: C4
In Buddhist practice, singing bowls are used as a support for meditation, trance induction and prayer. For example,Chinese Buddhistsuse the singing bowl to accompany thewooden fishduring chanting, striking it when a particular phrase in asutra,mantraorhymnis sung. InJapanandVietnam, singing bowls are similarly used during chanting and may also mark the passage of time or signal a change in activity.
The use of singing bowls in Tibet is the subject of much debate and many stories. Some people say they were used for meditation while others say they were magical tools for transformation of self and of matter.
This beautiful old singing bowl is handmade in Nepal. According to tradition, the seven metals correspond with each of the planets, gold for the Sun, silver for the Moon, mercury for well, Mercury, copper for Venus, iron for Mars, tin for Jupiter, & lead for Saturn.
Email me with any questions. I will reply as soon as possible. This beautiful bowl comes with a striker and a silk Cushion. You will love the sound of this bowl.
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