Nepal Sacred Sounds

Singing bowls have a magical aliveness, and they interact in distinct ways with different people and environments when played. Each bowl has a unique voice, they are comprised of the seven metals representing different planetary influences: Gold for the Sun, Silver for the Moon, Mercury for Mercury, Copper for Venus, Iron for Mars, Tin for Jupiter, Lead for Saturn. Together these metals produce a profound sound which can penetrate deep within the body and mind creating a subtle healing, also useful as an aid to meditation. The bowl is played by holding it in the flat open palm of one hand, allowing the body of the bowl to vibrate freely, while running a rounded wooden stick around the outside rim of the bowl with the other hand. When the correct combination of pressure, angulations, and velocity is reached, the bowl will sing, much as a drinking glass will vibrate to a certain frequency when you run your finger around the rim.

Gulpa Singing Bowls. These have been are most popular singing bowls since we introduced them 2 years ago. There are etched with beautiful designs and are real easy to play. With every singing bowl you receive the mallet, the grass ring. Small 4" across. $18 Medium 4 1/2" across. $26 Large 6" across. $37

Painted Singing Bowls. These machine made bowls are hand painted with traditional motifs. Pictured here are the double dorje and Buddha eyes. Small 5" across. $12 Medium 7" across. $22

Carved Singing Bowls.  These bowls are machine made and are elaborately hand carved on the bottom and sides of the bowls. Carvings are traditional motifs. Pictured here is the double dorje. Small 5" across. $28 Medium 7" across. $48

Thingsha Case. These beautiful cases are made from silk brocade. They are really nice and keep your thingshas quiet when travelling. 3 1/2" across. $5

Thingsha. Thingsha, or cymbals, are sacred Tibetan objects. When struck together, they create a clear sustaining sound which calms the mind and can be helpful during meditation.  Small $ 9.50 Medium $15 Large, Black $28

Bells. These Tibetan bells represent the female aspect and stand for "prajna" or "wisdom." In religious ceremonies the bell is held in the left hand and the dorje in the right hand. The dorje, the male principle, is a thunderbolt that destroys all kinds of ignorance. Also known as Vajra, it is a symbol of Indra. Indra is a Hindu God, the king of Heaven. Bell and dorje together lead to enlightenment. All come with dorje. Small 5" tall. $10. Medium 6" tall. $15 Large 8 1/2" tall $33

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