Singing Bowls

Singing bowls are similar to bells, but doesn't hang and rather sits with its bottom resting. The outer surface of the singing bowl vibrates to produce sound characterized by a fundamental frequency and two audible harmonic overtones.

Bronze bells from Asia have been discovered as early as the 8th–10th century BC and singing bowls are thought to go back in the Himalayas to the 10th-12th century AD.

In general, Singing bowls are played by striking the rim of the bowl with a padded mallet. They can also be played by rubbing a wood, plastic, or leather wrapped mallet around its rim to emphasize the harmonic overtones and a continuous 'singing' sound.

Singing bowls produce a unique sound and also physical vibration that can be felt. They stimulate better blood circulation and are an aid to the central nervous system.

As a result, they are used to treat cancer patients and also for post traumatic stress disorder. They are predominantly used in Buddhist monasteries for meditation.

Singing bowls are used worldwide for meditation, music, relaxation, and personal well-being. They are used by a wide range of professionals, including health professionals, school teachers, musicians and spiritual teachers.

Both antique and new bowls are widely used as an aid to meditation. They are also used in yoga, music therapy, sound healing and religious services.

The art of making singing bowls in the traditional way is often called a lost art, but traditional craftsmen still make singing bowls in the traditional manner. They are one of the longest made traditional objects still being.

Singing bowls were historically made throughout Asia, especially Nepal, China, India and Japan.