About
Tibetan Singing Bowls
Singing
Bowl History
According to Tibetan oral
tradition, the existence of singing bowls dates back to the time of
the historical Buddha Shakyamuni (560 - 480 B.C.). The tradition
was brought from India to Tibet, along with the teachings of the
Buddha, by the great tantric master Padmasambhava in the 8th
century A.D.
Singing
bowls produce sounds which invoke a deep state of relaxation which
naturally assists one in entering into meditation, the ultimate
goal being enlightenment. They are a quintessential aid to
meditation, and can be found on private Buddhist altars, and in
temples, monasteries and meditation halls throughout the
world.
A metallurgical analysis,
done by the British Museum in London, reveals that the instruments
are made of a 12-metal alloy consisting of silver, nickel, copper,
zinc, antimony, tin, lead, cobalt, bismuth, arsenic, cadmium and
iron. Now a lost art, it appears that this quality of bell bowl
cannot be reproduced today.
In addition
to their traditional usage for meditation, Tibetan singing bowls
are used for deep relaxation, stress reduction, holistic healing,
Reiki, chakra balancing, and World music. Many people find that the
rich blend of harmonic overtones which the bells produce have a
direct affect upon their chakras.
Playing the
bells usually causes an immediate centering effect. The tones set
up a "frequency following response" that creates a balancing
left/right brain synchronization. Meditating on the subtle sounds
of the Tibetan singing bowl tunes one in to the universal sound
within and without.
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